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Name: Tacos de Carne Asada (Authentic Mexican Street Tacos)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 limes, juiced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 small white onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional); 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh radish, thinly sliced

Tacos de Carne Asada (Authentic Mexican Street Tacos)

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Tacos de Carne Asada are the soul of Mexican street food—simple, bursting with flavor, and meant for sharing. This recipe honors the classic tradition, using readily available cuts of beef and fresh toppings. By marinating the steak with lime and salt, then searing it at high heat, you get deep, smoky flavor and juicy texture. The vibrant crunch of radish and onion, creamy avocado, and a final squeeze of lime capture that perfect street taco balance of salt, fat, acid, and heat. These tacos are easy to make and unforgettable to eat, especially on a warm California night.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat steak dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper. Squeeze juice of 1 lime over steak. Let steak marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
While steak rests, warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and slightly charred, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm.
Dice steak into small, bite-size pieces. Squeeze remaining lime over chopped steak and toss to coat, balancing acid and fat as you taste.
To assemble tacos: Top each tortilla with steak, white onion, jalapeño, avocado, and radish. Serve immediately.