Carne Asada Tacos
Flavorful marinated beef is the star of this show. Pair with some simple toppings like peppers & onions for a delicious taco.
Servings: 16 Tacos
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Flank Steak
- 16 Small Taco Tortillas Corn or Flour
Marinade
- ⅓ cup White Vinegar
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Limes, juiced
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp. Ground White Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Dried Mexican Oregano
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Paprika
Toppings
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Green Pepper
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Crema or Sour Cream To top
Instructions
- Unroll the flank steak and lay it in a large glass baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic.
- To this mixture, add the paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, and salt.
- Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours, turning steak halfway through.
- Chop the onions and peppers and sauté in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove bowl containing steak from refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Remove steak from marinade and place on grill over direct heat for 5 minutes. Turn steak and cook another 4 minutes. Wrap steak in aluminum foil and allow to rest 7-8 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve on tortillas, topped with peppers, onions, and crema (if desired).