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Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe

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Delicious and authentic Carne Asada Street Tacos featuring tender marinated flank steak cooked with onions and lime, served on buttery mini corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and onions for a vibrant Mexican street food experience.

Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade

  • 3 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 fresh limes (for juice)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped (divided)

Toppings and Tortillas

  • 1 bundle of cilantro
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 16 mini corn tortillas
  • Extra limes for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Thinly slice the flank steak and chop into bite-sized pieces to ensure quick, even cooking and perfect texture for tacos.
  2. Brown the Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the steak pieces, and begin to brown them, developing rich flavors through caramelization.
  3. Cook Onions: Add half of the chopped onions to the skillet with the steak and cook until they soften, releasing sweetness and aroma. Reserve the other half of the onions for topping.
  4. Season the Meat: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the steak and onions to enhance the flavors.
  5. Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the meat and onion mixture, infusing a bright, tangy freshness.
  6. Finish Cooking the Steak: Continue cooking the mixture until the steak is cooked through but still tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Melt Butter: In another skillet or electric skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for tortilla frying.
  8. Fry the Tortillas: Fry each mini corn tortilla in the melted butter for about 1 minute, making them soft and pliable while adding a delicious buttery flavor.
  9. Cool the Tortillas: Allow the fried tortillas to cool slightly so they are easy to handle without tearing.
  10. Assemble Tacos: Use two mini corn tortillas per taco, spoon generous portions of the steak and onion mixture onto them.
  11. Add Toppings: Top the tacos with fresh cilantro, reserved chopped onions, and serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best bright, citrus flavor.
  • Skirt steak or flank steak works best for carne asada due to their texture and flavor.
  • When frying tortillas, keep an eye to prevent over-browning or crisping—they should remain soft.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like chopped radishes, salsa, or avocado for extra flavor.
  • Butter adds richness to tortillas but can be substituted with oil or left out for a lighter version.

Keywords: Carne Asada, Street Tacos, Flank Steak Tacos, Mexican Food, Mini Tacos, Cilantro, Lime Tacos, Corn Tortillas

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