Carne Asada Street Tacos
Craving authentic, mouthwatering tacos in under 30 minutes? These Carne Asada Street Tacos pack bold flavors with tender steak, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime kick – perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or any time you want to impress without the wait!
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Servings: 8
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 onion, chopped (reserve half for topping)
- 2 fresh limes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 stick butter
- 16 mini corn tortillas
Instructions:
- Prepare the Steak:
- Thinly slice the steak and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Steak:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and brown the steak.
- Add half of the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft. Set aside the remaining onion for later.
- Season the steak and onions with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze the juice from the two limes over the mixture.
- Continue cooking until the steak is fully cooked through.
- Prepare the Tortillas:
- While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in a separate skillet (or use an electric skillet).
- Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for about 1 minute, until they are soft. Allow them to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- You will need 2 tortillas per taco.
- Spoon the carne asada mixture onto the tortillas.
- Top with fresh cilantro, the reserved onions, and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to substitute the carne asada with chicken, ground beef, or another protein of your choice for a variety of quick dinner options.