Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos are a delicious and hearty Mexican dish featuring marinated grilled beef, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas. Each bite offers a burst of flavor and is perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 300g flank steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo
• Lime wedges for serving

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
4. Grill the steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare is about 57°C).
5. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
6. While the steak is resting, warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet until pliable.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing slices of steak on each tortilla, then topping with chopped cilantro, diced onions, avocado slices, and pico de gallo.
8. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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