Carne Asada Taco Recipe
Double corn tortilla, served with pico de gallo or onion with cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Tacos
Method
Tacos
- 1
Prepare marinade
In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and chopped cilantro to make the carne asada marinade.
- 2
Pat the steak dry and place in a zip-top bag. Pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- 3
Meanwhile, make pico de gallo: combine diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt. Let flavors meld for 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat.
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Assemble tacos: place a few slices of steak on two tortillas; top with a spoonful of pico de gallo or onion-with-c cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.
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Serve with extra lime wedges and optional onions and cilantro on the side.
