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Carne asada tacos with onion, cilantro, lime, salsa, and grilled green onions

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Carne Asada Tacos

Grilled Mexican-style beef, warm corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa come together in a family favorite.

Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
Yield4 servings

Step by step

Method

  1. 1

    Combine lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Coat the steak and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Heat a grill or heavy skillet over high heat. Cook the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

  3. 3

    Rest the meat for 8 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and chop into bite-size pieces.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas on the grill or a dry skillet until soft and lightly toasted.

  5. 5

    Fill each tortilla with carne asada. Serve with onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa.

La Aguila tip

Ask our carnicería team for ranchera or another thin cut suited for carne asada.

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