Jul 14 2026
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Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Inspired by LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Alameda
Time1h
Serves4

all-natural hormone-free flank steak, cilantro, onion, salsa de molcajete, with a side of refried beans and queso fresco

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Refried Beans

Method

Preparing the Flank Steak

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine flank steak with salt, cumin, and a little olive oil. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated flank steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the Steak

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

Preparing the Tacos

  1. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a few strips of flank steak on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a generous spoonful of salsa de molcajete. Crumble queso fresco on top.

Preparing the Refried Beans

  1. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 7

    Heat the Beans

    Add the can of refried beans to the saucepan along with cumin and salt. Stir to combine and heat through, about 5 minutes.

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