Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos feature thin-cut skirt or flank steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and chiles, then grilled hot and fast over an open flame — a staple of Northern Mexican and Sonoran-style street food. Chopped fine and piled onto charred tortillas, it's smoky, juicy, and simple.

By YumYum Editorial · Mexican

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs skirt or flank steak
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• to taste Salsa of choice, for serving

Instructions

1. Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, oil, soy sauce, cumin, pepper, and salt in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
2. Add the steak, coat thoroughly, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
3. Remove the steak from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking to take the chill off, and pat dry.
4. Heat a grill or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Sear the steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness, developing a good char.
5. Let the steak rest for 5-8 minutes, then chop it into small, even pieces against the grain.
6. Warm the corn tortillas directly over a flame or in a dry skillet until lightly charred and pliable.
7. Fill each tortilla with chopped carne asada, top with diced onion and cilantro.
8. Serve immediately with lime wedges and your favorite salsa.