Description
Juicy grilled carne asada served in warm tortillas with simple toppings like onion, cilantro, and lime for easy street-style tacos at home
Ingredients
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- 1 batch carne asada (see my Carne Asada recipe)
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Salsa roja or salsa verde, for serving (optional)
- 1 avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole, for serving (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare 1 batch of carne asada according to the recipe instructions. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain, then chop into smaller bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a grill, griddle, or dry skillet for 15 to 30 seconds per side until soft and lightly charred.
- Fill each tortilla with carne asada, then top with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
- Add salsa, avocado, or cotija cheese if desired, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg