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California Carne Asada Tacos

Quick and flavorful carne asada tacos with marinated steak, fresh lime, and cilantro. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main, Quick Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 3 lbs flank steak thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Tacos
  • 1 medium onion diced, divided
  • 2 whole fresh limes juiced
  • 1 bundle cilantro chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick
  • 16 whole mini corn tortillas white or yellow

Method
 

Cook the Steak
  1. Thinly slice the flank steak across the grain, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add half of the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Season the meat and onion mixture with salt and pepper, then squeeze the juice of both limes over the top.
  5. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Tortillas
  1. In a separate skillet or electric griddle, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for about 1 minute per side, until they are soft and pliable.
  3. Let the tortillas cool slightly on a plate.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Place two mini tortillas on each serving plate (you will need 2 per taco).
  2. Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas.
  3. Top with the remaining fresh diced onion, chopped cilantro, and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For best results, use a cast iron skillet to get a nice sear on the steak.
Substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
To save time, slice the steak while it's slightly frozen for easier cutting.
Store leftover meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add diced avocado or a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.

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