Street Tacos De Carne Asada

Carne de asada street tacos are ideal if you’re looking for something tasty but not necessarily spicy. The crisp tortillas enclose a filling of beef (you can use skirt steak, flap steak or flank steak), onion, lime, and cilantro. You probably already have most of those ingredients and know where to find the rest.

It’s up to you whether to add more toppings or whether to enjoy these as a meat-forward meal and serve up some veggies or a salad on the side. This is a nice dish for taco Tuesday or, if you simply can’t wait that long, Mexican meal Monday!

Everyone loves these carne asada tacos, from the youngest member of the family right up to the most senior. There isn’t anything not to like. Nobody can say they’re too spicy, too sharp or don’t have enough flavor. So, if you crave Mexican street food but aren’t in Mexico, this is the next best thing!

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

These carne asada tacos are very easy to make and you can spice them up if you wish and serve them with any sides you’re in the mood for.

How to Serve Them:

These tacos are best served hot and as soon as they’re ready. A salad alongside would be good or some corn on the cob or steamed veggies.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You could but they’re best served fresh.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

Use another kind of meat if you prefer. Add hot peppers or hot sauce if you want to dial up the heat.

Street Tacos De Carne Asada

Carne asada tacos are beloved street food but they’re just as easy to make at home. If you love steak, this is a dish you’re really going to enjoy.

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Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 3 pounds flank or skirt steak
• 2 tablespoons oil plus more as needed
• 2 fresh limes plus 1 lime cut into 8 wedges
• 1 chopped yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 small corn tortillas
• 1 bundle cilantro

Instructions

 

• Thinly slice the meat against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large pot or skillet and brown the beef in there.
• Add half the onions and save the rest.
• Add salt and pepper and the juice of the limes and keep cooking until the meat is done.
• Heat a good splash of oil in another skillet and fry the corn tortillas in there for a minute on each side.
  
• Spoon the beef mixture into the warmed tortillas and top with raw onion, cilantro and lime wedges.
  

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