Carne Asada Taco recipe served on a plate, by The Oakmont
Jul 13 2026
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Carne Asada Taco Recipe

Inspired by The Oakmont
Time1h 30m
Serves4

white corn tortilla, marinated skirt steak, housemade pico, housemade guacamole, cilantro, tajin, grilled lime

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Ingredients

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Taco Components

Pico de Gallo

Guacamole

Method

Marinating the Steak

1

Prepare the Marinade

In a large bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Mix well.

2

Marinate the Skirt Steak

Place the skirt steak in the marinade, ensuring it’s well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor.

Making Pico de Gallo

3

Chop Ingredients

Finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper. Combine in a medium bowl.

4

Season the Pico

Add lime juice and salt to the diced mixture. Toss gently and let it sit for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.

Preparing Guacamole

5

Mash Avocados

In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.

6

Mix in Seasonings

Add lime juice, salt, and garlic powder to the mashed avocados. Mix well and set aside.

Cooking the Steak

7

Grill the Skirt Steak

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.

8

Rest the Steak

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Assembling the Tacos

9

Slice the Steak

Slice the skirt steak against the grain into thin strips.

10

Warm the Tortillas

Heat the white corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.

11

Build the Tacos

Place a few slices of grilled skirt steak on each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of Tajin. Serve with grilled lime wedges.