Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada) Recipe

Name: Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh orange juice, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 pounds trimmed skirt steaks; 16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or as needed; 1 white onion, chopped, or to taste; 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh orange juice, or more as needed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 pounds trimmed skirt steaks
16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped, or to taste
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

1
Combine orange juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
2
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
3
Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
4
Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.

1383

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh orange juice, or more as needed, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

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