Best Carne Asada Tacos
These Best Carne Asada Tacos are always a winner! Marinated in a delicious blend and grilled to perfection, you won’t be able to get enough of these. Add great topping to complete these tacos for the best taco experience ever!
What Is Carne Asada?
Carne asada is marinated beef, usually skirt steak, flank steak, sirloin, or others, that is grilled. It is served as a main dish, tacos, fajitas, or as part of some other dish. It is a common option offered by street vendors and served in a number of ways.
My marinade has a sweet, tangy flavor that is just so delicious. No matter how much I make of this, there’s hardly any leftovers.
Best Carne Asada Tacos
Here are a few tips to make this the best experience you can.
Oil the Grill. A big irritation when grilling is having the food stick to the grates. The reason for this is a simple step most people skip. When we cook on the stove or in the oven, it’s a no-brainer to use some kind of oil or cooking spray to prevent the food from sticking. But many don’t do that when grilling. So be sure to add some oil or cooking spray to the grate before adding the food.
Marinating Time. When marinating lean fibrous beef like skirt steak and flank steak, the longer the better. You can marinate it for as short as 2 hours if you need to cook it sooner, but it won’t be as tender or flavorful. I definitely recommend overnight.
What Can I Serve With Best Carne Asada Tacos?
- Black beans and rice
- Yellow rice
- Avocado
- Pico de gallo (click for recipe)
- Guacamole (click for recipe)
- Street Corn (click for recipe)
What Ingredients Are in Best Carne Asada Tacos?
- Skirt Steak
- Orange Juice
- Canola Oil
- White Wine Vinegar
- Lime Juice
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Cilantro
- Chili Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Onion Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
Garlic Lime Cream Sauce
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Lime Juice
- White Vinegar
- Garlic Powder
- Kosher Salt
Tortillas & Toppings
- Corn Tortillas
- Onions
- Avocado
- Queso Fresco
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Lime Wedges
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Skirt Steak – you can substitute flank steak.
Onions – I use sweet onions. Vidalia onions would be the best option for substitution, but you can sub yellow onions as well.
How Is Best Carne Asada Tacos Made?
Marinade
- Place all ingredients except the steak in a gallon sized ziptop bag and mix them. Next, place the steak in the bag, let out most of the air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade and meat to make sure the steak is completely coated. Place the bag in the fridge overnight.
Cooking the Steak
- Brush or spray the grill grates with canola or olive oil. Heat the grill to high heat – 500-700°F.
- Place the steak on the hottest part of the grill. Cook using the follow guide for your desired doneness:
- Medium-rare: 3 to 5 minutes (internal temperature of 135° F)
- Medium: 5 to 7 minutes (internal temperature of 140° F)
- Medium-well: 8 to 10 minutes (internal temperature of 150° F)
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Garlic Lime Cream Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together. For best flavor, make 1 hour ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Tortillas & Toppings
- Divide the tortillas into 12 stacks of 2 tortillas. Corn tortillas tear easily so they need to be doubled up.
- Heat each doubled tortilla on the grill, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place some of the sliced steak on the doubled tortilla and add the toppings of your choice.
What Can I Do with the Leftovers?
The leftovers will keep nicely in fridge for us to up to 4 days in an airtight container. For best results, reheat this on the stove in a skillet with a little canola oil.
You can use the leftovers:
- with a salad
- on a sandwich
- as fajitas
- or as more tacos
Can I Freeze Carne Asada Tacos?
Yes, absolutely! You can freeze the raw marinating steak for up to 6 months. It actually infuses the flavor more. I often freeze many meats in a marinade – beef, chicken, and pork.
You can also freeze the cooked meat in a airtight container up to 6 months. Thaw it on the counter or in the fridge overnight. Reheat using the instructions above.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Skirt Steak
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Garlic Lime Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Tortillas & Toppings
- 24 Corn Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Onions, diced small
- 1 Avocado, diced small
- 1 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, torn
- Fresh Lime Wedges
Instructions
Marinade
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Place all ingredients except the steak in a gallon sized ziptop bag and mix them. Next, place the steak in the bag, let out most of the air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade and meat to make sure the steak is completely coated. Place the bag in the fridge overnight.
Cooking the Steak
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Brush or spray the grill grates with canola or olive oil. Heat the grill to high heat - 500-700°F.
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Place the steak on the hottest part of the grill. Cook using the follow guide for your desired doneness:
Medium-rare: 3 to 5 minutes (internal temperature of 135° F)
Medium: 5 to 7 minutes for (internal temperature of 140° F)
Medium-well: 8 to 10 minutes for (internal temperature of 150° F)
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Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Garlic Lime Cream Sauce
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Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together. For best flavor, make 1 hour ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Tortillas & Toppings
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Divide the tortillas into 12 stacks of 2 tortillas. Corn tortillas tear easily so they need to be doubled up.
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Heat each doubled tortilla on the grill, about 2 minutes per side.
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Place some of the sliced steak on the doubled tortilla and add the toppings of your choice.
