Carne Asada Tacos

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Prep Time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 863kcal

Ingredients

Tacos

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBSP Lime juice
  • 3 TBSP Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 lb Flank steak
  • 2 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 TBSP Red onions diced
  • 1/2 Lime cut into wedges
  • 4 Flour tortillas

Chips and Guac

  • 2 oz Tortilla chips
  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Lime juice to taste

Margarita

  • 2 TBSP Honey or agave syrup
  • 12 oz Water cold
  • 4 oz Orange juice cold
  • ¼ cup Lime juice
  • 2 oz Tequila (optional)
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Instructions

  • Make the marinade: In a large container, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Marinate the steak: Place the flank steak in the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Make the guacamole: Mash the avocado until smooth. Add cumin, cilantro, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prep taco toppings: Chop cilantro and red onion. Slice lime into wedges.
  • Cook the steak: Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat. Grill the steak to desired doneness. (Cook to an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium.) Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  • Warm tortillas: Lightly grill tortillas on each side until warm.
  • Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with steak. Top with cilantro, red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Make the margarita: Place all ingredients into a pitcher or drink shaker. Mix until the honey is dissolved and everything is mixed well. Adjust any of the ingredients as needed to taste. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the meal: Enjoy tacos with chips and guac, and a margarita with tequila optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Potassium: 1644mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 8mg

Carne Asada Tacos

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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 863 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Tacos

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBSP Lime juice
  • 3 TBSP Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 lb Flank steak
  • 2 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 TBSP Red onions diced
  • 1/2 Lime cut into wedges
  • 4 Flour tortillas

Chips and Guac

  • 2 oz Tortilla chips
  • 1 Avocado pitted
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Lime juice to taste

Margarita

  • 2 TBSP Honey or agave syrup
  • 12 oz Water cold
  • 4 oz Orange juice cold
  • ¼ cup Lime juice
  • 2 oz Tequila (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the marinade: In a large container, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Marinate the steak: Place the flank steak in the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Make the guacamole: Mash the avocado until smooth. Add cumin, cilantro, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prep taco toppings: Chop cilantro and red onion. Slice lime into wedges.
  • Cook the steak: Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat. Grill the steak to desired doneness. (Cook to an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium.) Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  • Warm tortillas: Lightly grill tortillas on each side until warm.
  • Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with steak. Top with cilantro, red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Make the margarita: Place all ingredients into a pitcher or drink shaker. Mix until the honey is dissolved and everything is mixed well. Adjust any of the ingredients as needed to taste. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the meal: Enjoy tacos with chips and guac, and a margarita with tequila optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 863kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 57gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1142mgPotassium: 1644mgFiber: 11gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1017IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 8mg
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