Carne Asada Tacos
Juicy grilled steak is marinated with fresh citrus, tequila, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and thyme, then tucked into warm corn tortillas for flavorful Carne Asada Tacos. Just 30 minutes of marinating is all you need!
Servings: 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1/4 cup tequila reposado
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 serrano chile stemmed and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 (1½-pound) flank, skirt or flap steak
- kosher salt
- corn tortillas
- salsa, avocado, and other toppings as desired
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the butter, tequila, lemon and lime juice, thyme, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large sealable bag and pour the marinade over steak. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the steak is well covered. You can also use a shallow dish if you prefer. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and generously season with salt. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Place desired amount of meat into a warm corn tortilla. Top with salsa, avocado, and other toppings as desired. Garnish with a wedge of lime, to be squeezed over taco before eating.
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Notes
- No tequila? Replace it with an equal amount of fresh lime or lemon juice, or a combination of both.
- Marinating time: Marinate the steak for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Because the marinade contains fresh citrus juice, I don’t recommend marinating overnight.
- Doneness: I like my carne asada medium-rare, but cook yours to your preferred doneness.
- For tender carne asada: Let the steak rest for 10 minutes after grilling, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Want crispy edges? Chop the grilled steak and give it a quick sear in a hot skillet before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover carne asada in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly in a hot skillet and assemble tacos fresh for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg