Best Mexican Carne Asada Tacos Recipes

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AUTHENTIC BAJA-MEXICAN STREET TACOS (CARNE ASADA)



Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada) image

On weekend getaways from San Diego to the beaches in Ensenada and Rosarito (Baja California), I found my favorite meal in the delicious soft skirt steak tacos sold by the taqueria street vendors. This recipe tastes exactly how I remember them - without having to make the trip across the border. Muy bueno! Top with some freshly squeezed lime juice and spicy salsa if you like.

Provided by Wendy H

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups fresh orange juice, or more as needed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 pounds trimmed skirt steaks
16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped, or to taste
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
  • Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
  • Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MEXICAN CARNE ASADA TACOS



Mexican Carne Asada Tacos image

Make and share this Mexican Carne Asada Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leslie G

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 10 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs sirloin steaks
garlic salt or salt & pepper
lime wedge
guacamole
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
refried beans
sour cream
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Put steak (whole) in a large bowl.
  • Add lime, pepper, and garlic salt to taste.
  • Let chill for about 1 hour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium temperature in a medium skillet.
  • Cook until both sides of steak are browned and cooked through (about 5 mins) leave aside.
  • Cook tortillas on a flat pan until browned and flexible.
  • Cut up steak into small squares and put on tortillas.
  • Toppings:.
  • mix tomatoes,onions, and cilantro in a bowl.
  • Add lime, salt to taste.
  • Pour sour cream, guacamole, lime wedges, and refired beans on separate bowls and set on table.
  • Serve tacos and let guests put on different toppings.

MEXICAN TAKE-OUT CARNE ASADA TACOS WITH ROASTED POBLANO RAJAS



Mexican Take-Out Carne Asada Tacos With Roasted Poblano Rajas image

Similar to fajitas, these lime and beer marinated steaks are cut into strips after they are grilled and served with rajas which are sauteed roasted chiles, and onions for a memorable taco. Cook time includes marinating time. Adapted from the Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Steak

Time 5h40m

Yield 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beer
1 1/4 lbs skirt steaks (or flank steak)
5 -6 poblano peppers
2 jalapeno peppers
1 white onion, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
vegetable oil
12 (6 inch) tortillas (corn or flour)
pico de gallo
guacamole

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: Combine the lime juice, garlic, salt, beer and meat in a large zip-top bag. Close the bag and shake it to coat the meat. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To make the rajas: Char the chiles directly over a gas or electric burner, under a broiler, or on a very hot outdoor grill. Place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes and gently remove the skins, seeds and stems. Slice the chiles into 1/4-inch strips.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onion in the oil and butter until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chile strips.
  • Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade, and dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the steaks with the oil.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ยบ. Preheat a gas grill or indoor grill to high.
  • Place the steak on the hottest part of the grill. Grill the steak turning once, for about 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, longer if desired.
  • Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then cut into thin strips across the grain, then into 3 to 4-inch pieces.
  • Arrange the tortillas into two stacks of six. Wrap each stack in foil, and heat them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through and pliable. If the tortillas are dry, wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel before wrapping in foil.
  • To serve, place a few slices of meat into each warm tortilla, top with rajas, pico de gallo and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 501.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.2

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