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Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • flank steak (or skirt steak)Meat680 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce20 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • orange juiceBeverages60 ml
  • soy sauce (or coconut aminos)Pantry30 ml
  • cumin (ground)Spices8 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices3 g
  • saltSpices9 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • brown sugarPantry25 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

318kcal

Carbs
8 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
18 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Make the marinade

    • Combine the cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, brown sugar and olive oil in a bowl.
    • Whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve and the marinade is balanced between acidity, umami and sweetness.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the steak

    • Place the flank steak in the marinade and turn to coat well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for as long as you can.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the steak

    • Grill the meat outdoors or cook it in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 °F (57 °C).
    Step 3
  4. Rest and slice

    • Let the meat rest before slicing.
    • Slice against the grain, then cut again with the grain into small bite-size pieces.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble the tacos

    • Serve the carne asada in tortillas with guacamole and pico de gallo.
    Step 5