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Carne Asada Street Tacos

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 818kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBSP Lime juice
  • 3 TBSP Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano

Tacos

  • 8 oz Flank steak
  • 1/2 cup Arugula
  • 2 TBSP Red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 8 slices Jalapeño pepper sliced thin (optional)
  • 1/2 Lime cut into wedges
  • 6 Corn Tortillas street taco size

Sauce

  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley
  • 2 TBSP Fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil more if needed

Guacamole

  • 1 Avocados pitted
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP Sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Agua Fresca

  • 16 oz Water cold
  • 8 oz Orange juice
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint
  • 2 tsp Sugar to taste
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Instructions

  • Make the marinade: Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Marinate steak: Place steak into the marinade mixture; toss to coat the steak in the marinade. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator. Let steak marinade for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender, and pulse until blended well. Add more oil if needed for a smooth consistency.
  • Make the guacamole: Mash the avocado with a fork until it is smooth. Stir in the cilantro, garlic, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
  • Make the agua fresca: mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan on medium heat.
  • Cook steak: Grill the steak on both sides until it reaches your desired temperature (see below). Set the steak aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thin against the grain.
  • Lightly grill the tortilla shells on each side to warm.
  • Serve: Layer the tortilla shells with arugula, steak, tomato, onion, and jalapeno then drizzle with sauce. Enjoy with lime wedges, chips, guacamole, and agua fresca.

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 1789mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1566IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 8mg