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Carne Asada Street Tacos
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Carne Asada Street Tacos

Authentic Mexican street tacos with juicy marinated beef, fresh cilantro, onions, and lime on warm corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 505
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 large white onion divided
  • 3 fresh limes divided
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 small corn tortillas

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Slice the flank steak into thin strips, then cut into small bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the sliced beef to the skillet and sear without crowding the pan. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add half the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes more.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then squeeze the juice from 2 limes over the meat mixture.
  6. In a separate skillet, melt butter and lightly fry each corn tortilla for 30 seconds per side.
  7. Assemble tacos using 2 tortillas per taco. Fill with meat mixture and top with remaining onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

    >For best results, marinate the beef for 2-4 hours before cooking >Always slice meat against the grain for maximum tenderness >Double up on tortillas to prevent tearing from juicy meat