Carne Asada Soft Tacos Recipe

Name: Carne Asada Soft Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 10-inch flour tortillas (I use the mini, plain tortillas as well as larger tomato or spinach flavored) or 8 10-inch corn tortillas (I use the mini, plain tortillas as well as larger tomato or spi…; 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa; 2 avocados, pitted peeled and sliced; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Additional toppings to taste (I use jalapenos, pepperoncinis, tomato, spinach/lettuce).
2
Preheat grill.
3
Sprinkle lime juice over steak and season both sides with salt and pepper.
4
Grease rack with olive oil before placing steak on grill.
5
Grill until desired doneness is reached.
6
Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
7
Thinly slice across the grain.
8
Quickly warm tortillas on grill, about 5 seconds per side.
9
Serve meat in tortillas with salsa, avocado, onion and cilantro.
10
Note: these can easily be done on the stove top!

1288

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Carne Asada Soft Tacos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carne Asada Soft Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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