Jul 14 2026

Steak Tacos Recipe

Time1h
Serves3

3 soft flour tacos with marinated carne asada beef, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli & cilantro

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Ingredients

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Steak Marinade

Pico de Gallo

Method

Steak Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Beef

    Add the carne asada beef to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and lime juice.

  2. 4

    Season to Taste

    Taste the pico de gallo and adjust seasoning with salt or extra lime juice if needed. Set aside to let flavors meld.

Chipotle Aioli

  1. 5

    Mix the Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well mixed.

  2. 6

    Adjust Flavor

    Taste and add additional chipotle peppers or lime juice if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking the Steak and Assembling Tacos

  1. 7

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the beef for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  2. 8

    Rest and Slice

    Remove the cooked steak from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin strips.

  3. 9

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Layer the sliced steak on each tortilla, followed by pico de gallo and a drizzle of chipotle aioli. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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