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Carne Asada Tacos

Savory with bright acidity and just the right amount of heat, carne asada tacos are bringing the taste of California tacos to dinner.  Easy marinade, quick cooking and super tasty!
Course tacos
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword carne asada, carne asada tacos, carne asade marinade, san diego carne asada
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinate 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 17 minutes
Servings 8 to 10 servings
Calories 224kcal
Author Lauren

Equipment

  • grill or grill pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 ounce pineapple juice
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 ¼ pounds flank or skirt steak
  • tortillas
  • your favorite taco toppings!

Instructions

  • Prepare the steak. Lay the flank or skirt steak flat on a cutting board. Cut into 1 to 2 inch strips with the grain of the meat (so the lines in the protein run long).
    1 ¼ pounds flank or skirt steak
  • Prepare the marinade.  In a ziplock bag or storage container, add the soy sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, cayenne pepper and flank steak.  Marinate overnight or at least a minimum of 4 hours.
    ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 6 ounce pineapple juice, 1 lime, ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • Remove the steak from the marinade. Heat the grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet over high heat. 
  • Once hot, sear the steak pieces about 4 to 5 minutes each side.  Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Slice into thin strips.
  • In a small skillet, warm the tortilla over medium heat, top with cheese and cover with a lid.  Heat for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is just slightly crispy.  Top with you favorite taco toppings!

Notes

  • Marinate for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 36 hours.
  • For super tender meat, remove the steak from the marinade and let sit at room temperature for about an hour before cooking.
  • Cooking 4 to 5 minutes on a hot grill should yield carne asada pieces with a medium to medium-well center.  Adjust the cooking time about 2 to 3 minutes (less or more) depending on your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg