Carne Asada Tacos
A classic carne asada recipe from Mexico, featuring grilled beef and a blend of aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 lb flank steak beefpreferably at room temperature
- β2 tbsp chili powder aromaticor to taste
- β1 tsp chipotle powder smokyoptional
- β4 corn tortillas bakeor to taste
- β1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro polishoptional, for garnish
- β1 tsp saltor to taste
- β1/2 tsp black pepperor to taste
- β2 limescut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the beef with chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Grill the beef for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135Β°F.
- 4
Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 5
Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips.
- 6
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 7
Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of beef onto a tortilla, followed by a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!