Jun 09 2026
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1 Carne Asada Soft Flour Taq Recipe

Inspired by El Sur Mexican Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make 1 Carne Asada Soft Flour Taq Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Carne Asada

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Tortillas

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Oil and Water

    Add the vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roll Out Tortillas

    After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.

  6. 6

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly browned.

Cooking the Carne Asada

  1. 7

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 8

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat.

  3. 9

    Grill the Steak

    Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  4. 10

    Rest the Steak

    Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

  5. 11

    Slice the Steak

    Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 12

    Warm the Tortillas

    If needed, warm the tortillas slightly in a skillet or microwave.

  2. 13

    Add Carne Asada

    Place slices of carne asada onto each tortilla.

  3. 14

    Add Toppings

    Top with chopped cilantro, chopped onion, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and avocado slices to taste.

  4. 15

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your carne asada soft flour tacos!

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