Carne Asada Street Tacos

Savor the bold, authentic flavors of Mexico with these irresistible Carne Asada Street Tacos! This recipe starts with tender skirt steak marinated in a zesty blend of lime, orange, garlic, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, then grilled to smoky perfection. Thinly sliced steak is nestled in warm, charred corn tortillas and topped with vibrant toppings like crisp white onion, creamy avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, and fragrant cilantro leaves. Perfect for taco night or a festive gathering, these quick and flavorful tacos are easy to prepare and packed with fresh, citrusy goodness. Don’t forget the lime wedges for an extra burst of brightness!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds skirt steak
• 3 whole limes
• 1 whole orange
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 whole jalapeño
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 whole corn tortillas
• 1 whole white onion
• 1 whole avocado
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the marinade: Squeeze the juice from 2 limes and 1 orange into a large bowl. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, finely chopped jalapeño, chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.

Step 2

Place the skirt steak into the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 3

Preheat your grill to high heat.

Step 4

Remove the steak from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Grill the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side or until your desired level of doneness is reached.

Step 6

While the steak is grilling, finely chop the white onion and slice the avocado to use as toppings.

Step 7

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, thinly slice it against the grain.

Step 8

Warm the corn tortillas on a griddle or pan for about 30 seconds on each side until they are heated and lightly charred.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of steak on each tortilla. Top with chopped onion, avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 10

Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2217.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5451.0

Total Fat 348.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 874.1mg	0%
Sodium 4785.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 269.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1639.3mg	0%
Iron 31.1mg	0%
Potassium 5079.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 24.3%