Here’s a delicious recipe for Tacos de Carne Asada. This classic Mexican dish features marinated and grilled steak, served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
### Ingredients:
#### For the Carne Asada:
– 2 pounds flank or skirt steak
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup lime juice
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
– 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
#### For the Tacos:
– Corn or flour tortillas
– Diced onions
– Chopped fresh cilantro
– Lime wedges
– Salsa
– Sliced radishes (optional)
– Guacamole (optional)
– Cotija cheese (optional)
### Instructions:
#### Marinating the Steak:
1. **Prepare the Marinade:** In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, cumin, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
2. **Marinate the Steak:** Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, making sure it’s well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors penetrate the meat.
#### Grilling the Steak:
3. **Preheat the Grill:** Preheat your grill to high heat.
4. **Grill the Steak:** Remove the steak from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness, until it reaches your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).
5. **Rest the Steak:** Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute within the meat.
#### Assembling the Tacos:
6. **Slice the Steak:** Thinly slice the steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
7. **Warm the Tortillas:** Heat the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side, or until warm and slightly charred.
8. **Assemble the Tacos:** Place a portion of the sliced steak onto each tortilla. Top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add salsa, guacamole, radishes, and cotija cheese if desired.
#### Serve:
9. **Enjoy:** Serve the tacos immediately, with extra lime wedges and salsa on the side.
### Tips:
– **Cutting Against the Grain:** Slicing the steak against the grain ensures tender bites.
– **Tortilla Choice:** Corn tortillas are traditional, but flour tortillas work well too.
– **Additional Toppings:** Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like pickled jalapeños, lettuce, or sour cream.
Enjoy your homemade Tacos de Carne Asada!
