How to Make Carne Asada Tacos (with Skirt Steak Recipe): Best Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

These carne asada tacos are made with marinated skirt steak and will be ready to devour in just 30 minutes.
Carne asada means roasted beef in Spanish (carne assada in Portuguese). But in Mexico and some South American countries, the authentic carne asada recipe requires the meat to be grilled on a charcoal grill instead of roasted in the oven.
Although Mexican carne asada more often calls for skirt steak or flank steak, you can also use sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, or rib steak.
A steak marinade with Mexican seasonings tenderizes and flavors the meat in 20 minutes and then the skirt steak cooks in up to 6 minutes. (The meat can be marinated or simply seasoned with salt and pepper before cooking). Finally, it is sliced against the grain and used as the main ingredient for tacos, tortas (sandwiches), quesadillas, sopes (an appetizer), nachos, gorditas, burritos, and alambres (a protein-loaded main dish).
This makes some of the best skirt steak tacos you could ever ask for (well-seared on the outside and tender on the inside)!
They are bold in flavor and will satisfy your fix for Mexican street tacos, but can be made right at home. They are budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and super-flavorful, using either flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
Pico de gallo, chimichurri sauce, sour cream or Mexican crema, queso fresco, avocado slices, avocado salsa, guacamole, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and Mexican pickled red onions ([ Ссылка ]) make some of the best toppings for this taco recipe. Choose whatever you like!

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Ingredients for this taco recipe:
1 lb skirt steak
½ cup olive oil
1 oz taco seasoning 1 bag (Although I buy mine ready-made, you can make your own at home by mixing together 1 tbsp of chili powder, 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, garlic powder, and paprika, plus ½ tsp of onion powder, ¼ tsp each of salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes)
¼ cup lime juice
8 tortillas medium-size (flour tortillas, or yellow or white corn tortillas, or low carb tortillas like the ones I used)
Garnishes of your choice such as red pickled onions, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, lime wedges, chimichurri sauce, and pico de gallo.

Instructions for how to make tacos:
Place skirt steak on a cutting board, remove the top fat and silver skin, cover with a plastic sheet, and pound the meat with a kitchen hammer on both sides until it is about ¼-inch thick. Slice the steak into 3-4 pieces to fit in into the pan where it will cook.
Then, mix taco seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice in a sealable plastic bag and place the steak inside. Shake to combine!
Next, squeeze the bag to remove as much air as possible, seal, and let the steak marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes maximum. If you marinate longer, the meat flavors may get lost.
Remove the steak from the bag and dab to remove excess moisture from the marinade. This is so the steak can properly sear and get a nice brown crust.
Cook the skirt steak either on a charcoal grill (preferred) or in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle. Because of the weather, I cooked mine indoors! To do this, heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until super hot and then add the oil. It will shimmer! Place the steak(s) flat (do not overcrowd the pan), lower the heat to medium-high, and cook the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until medium-rare (internal temp: 130 – 135°F or 54-57°C).
Transfer the steak(s) to a plate and tent with foil. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes and squeeze the juice of a lime on top.
Cut into thin slices against the grain. Assemble your carne asada tacos and enjoy them with your favorite garnishes.

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