Description
Street Tacos De Carne Asada features tender, marinated flank or skirt steak cooked to perfection and served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and optional lime, salsa, and avocado. This traditional Mexican recipe offers a flavorful, smoky, and slightly spicy experience perfect for any taco lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Carne Asada:
- 2 lbs carne asada beef flank or skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced
- ½ roma tomato, diced
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 6–8 oz. Dos Equis beer or similar light Mexican beer
For Assembly:
- 32 small street taco tortillas (corn tortillas preferred)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, salsa, and avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, stir together cumin, kosher salt, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper to create the spice blend that will marinate the meat and enhance its smoky flavor.
- Season and Dice the Meat: Thoroughly coat the carne asada with the spice mix. Slice the meat into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces for easy taco assembly and balanced flavor.
- Marinate the Carne Asada: Place the seasoned meat into a large resealable bag or bowl. Add sliced serrano pepper, diced tomato, and onion. Pour in the beer and mix well to coat all ingredients. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 1 hour for deeper flavor infusion.
- Cook the Carne Asada: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated mixture. Stir occasionally and cook for about 20 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the meat is nicely browned and cooked through.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a skillet or comal until warm and pliable, or microwave under a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the hot carne asada into each tortilla. Top with diced white onion and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, salsa, and avocado slices for extra flavor and garnish.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the meat for up to 1 hour to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- If skirt or flank steak is unavailable, a similar cut like sirloin can be used but may alter texture slightly.
- Use corn tortillas for an authentic street taco experience; flour tortillas can be substituted if necessary.
- Adjust serrano pepper quantity to control the heat level of the tacos.
- Leftover cooked carne asada can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: carne asada, street tacos, Mexican tacos, beef tacos, carne asada recipe, skirt steak tacos, flank steak tacos, taco recipe
