Carne Asada Street Tacos (2024)

We love tacos and this Mexican recipe does not disappoint. The beef is so tender and the lime gives it the best flavor. With just a few ingredients, this recipe takes little to no time to make.

You may also love this Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos or Gluten free Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Taco Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

This recipe is so simple and quick to make that it’s the ideal meal for crazy days at work or school. If you are running from activities and more like we are, this meal is perfect.

The meat just falls apart and is so tender. It’s packed with so much flavor. We love Mexican food and Taco Tuesday is pretty common around here. It’s a meal I know that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• Flank Steak – You can also use skirt steak, round steak or sirloin steak
• Vegetable Oil – If you are out see, The Best Vegetable Oil Substitute
• Onions – Chop the onions into small pieces. Prepare ahead and see tips on How to Freeze Onions.
• Limes – This is what i useto get all the fresh lime juice out.
• Cilantro – If you do not like cilantro, check out The Best Cilantro Substitutes
• Butter – We used Unsalted Butter

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Variations Ideas

• Tortillas – We like using small tortillas to make these tacos. You can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
• Seasoning – Feel free to use other spices to make these tacos. The addition of garlic, cumin, oregano and chili powder add a delicious variation to this recipe.
• Citrus Flavor – You can also substitute the lime juice with lemon juice or orange juice.

How to Make Carne Asada Tacos

• Step 1 – Thinly slice the steak. Then chop it into bite size pieces.

• Step 2 – In a skillet over medium-high heat, begin to brown the steak in the oil. (you can also grill to medium heat if you prefer)
• Step 3 – Add half the onions to the skillet and cook until soft. Save the rest of the onions.
• Step 4 – Meanwhile season with salt and pepper.
• Step 5 – Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the meat and onion mixture.
• Step 6 – Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.
• Step 7 – While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in another skillet or I use an electric skillet.
• Step 8 – Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for 1 minute until they are soft.

• Step 9 – Allow them to cool slightly.
• Step 10 – You will need 2 mini corn tortillas per taco.
• Step 11 – Spoon the meat mixture on the tortillas.
• Step 12 – Top with cilantro, fresh onions and serve with limes.Salt and pepper to taste.

We love to squeeze more limes over our tacos and serve with salsa verde.

Expert Tips

• Cutting Meat – To make a classic carne asada taco the meat needs to be cut in small pieces. Place the meat on a cutting board, with the sharp knife cut the steak into strips. Then cut those strips in smaller pieces. This allows the meat to cook quickly for these delicious tacos.
• Prepare Skillet – We like using a cast iron skillet to cook this meat, but any skillet would work. We recommend preheating the skillet with the oil to create a delicious texture.

Serving Suggestions

These street tacos make a delicious weeknight meal. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea. Find all our Taco Night Ideas if you are hosting a party.

• Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
• homemade salsa verde
• Mexican white cheese dip recipe
• The Best Pico De Gallo Recipe
• Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe
• Mexican Corn on the Cob
• Find more easy side dish ideas in our What to Serve with Tacos and our 21 Easy Carne Asada Sides.

Street Taco Topping Ideas

These tacos are even better with your favorite toppings.

• Homemade Salsa Verde here. It’s very simple to make and SO fresh and delicious.
• I think these tacos are perfect with just a little extra lime and salsa. However, a few of the kids like to add sour cream and pico de gallo.
• Cotija cheese is a great cheese to top these delicious tacos with.
• Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa

What is the Best Cut of Meat for Carne Asada Tacos?

When we make Carne Asada Tacos we like to use beef that can easily be cut in thin, bite size pieces. We recommend using skirt steak or flank steak.

Why Do Street Tacos Use Two Tortillas?

We like using two tortillas so that if any meat falls out, you can use the other tortilla to eat the leftovers. It is also good to layer the tortillas because of how juicy the steak is and it may cause your tortilla to tear.

Can I Make this Recipe with a Carne Asada Marinade?

Yes, feel free to use the seasoning or marinade before cooking meat.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days and are even better the next day.
• Freezing – If you have a lot of meat leftovers, we recommend freezing it. Store in a freezer safe container and it will last about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in the oven depending on how much you have left. You can also reheat in a cast iron skillet on the stove top if you prefer.