Easy Mexican Street Tacos with Flank Steak (carne asada)

⏱️ 17 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican main course
Easy Mexican Street Tacos with Flank Steak (carne asada)
Nutrition per Serving
483
Calories
45g
Protein
49g
Carbs
12g
Fat

Perfectly grilled flank steak tacos prepared Mexican style

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
  • 1/2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (chopped well)
  • 1 cup Salsa verde (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1--- Marinade the steak ---
  2. 2Mix soy, lime juice, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. 3Place flank steak in large ziplock bag and top with marinade.
  4. 4Refrigerate at least two hours and up to a day. If steak isn’t fully submerged then flip the steak about halfway through marinating process
  5. 5Remove steak from marinade. Dry the steak and leave out until it reaches room temperature. Season with the salt and pepper
  6. 6--- Make the tacos ---
  7. 7Preheat grill for high heat direct grilling.
  8. 8Dampen a folded paper towel with olive oil. Wipe down the grill grates with the oiled paper towel
  9. 9Grill the steak for 6-7 minutes. Flip and grill another 6 minutes.
  10. 10Remove steak from the grill and let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
  11. 11Let the steak rest at least 5 minutes after cooking. Serve with fresh lime juice.

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