Tacos De Carne Asada Recipe

Directions for Tacos de Carne Asada

1. 1

   Prepare the Steak

   In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the flat iron steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the Steak

   Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the Lettuce

   While the steak is resting, toss the shredded lettuce in balsamic vinaigrette in a mixing bowl until well coated.

4. 4

   Slice the Steak

   After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

5. 5

   Assemble the Tacos

   Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or grill for about 30 seconds on each side. Fill each tortilla with sliced steak, shredded lettuce, pickled red onions, raw salsa, and crumbled queso fresco.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the tacos immediately with extra salsa on the side, if desired.