Grilled Steak Tacos
Tacos de Carne Asada
The classic ranch tacos — charcoal-grilled marinated flank steak, onion, cilantro, and a good squeeze of lime. Simple, with all the flavor of home.
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Ingredients
- 600 g flank steak — thinly sliced
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 piece white onion — finely chopped
- 30 g fresh cilantro — chopped
- 2 pieces limes
- 15 ml oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- to taste salt and pepper (optional)
Nutrition facts
- Calories543 kcal2172 kcal
- Protein40 g160 g
- Carbs46 g184 g
- Fat22 g88 g
- Fiber5 g20 g
Values are recalculated automatically when you change the servings.
Instructions
Every step carries its own ingredients and measurements — no more scrolling back up.
- 1
Marinate the steak
📋 You'll need- 600 g flank steak
- 2 cloves garlic
- juice of 1 limes
- salt and pepper
- half oil
Marinate the flank steak with the crushed garlic, the juice of one lime, salt, pepper, and half the oil. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat the grill
📋 You'll need- the rest oil
Heat the grill or comal over high heat with the rest of the oil.
- 3
Grill the steak
📋 You'll need- the marinated steak
Grill the meat 3–4 minutes per side to your desired doneness. Let it rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 4
Warm the tortillas
📋 You'll need- 12 pieces corn tortillas
Warm the tortillas on the comal until soft and lightly toasted.
- 5
Build the tacos
📋 You'll need- the grilled steak
- 1 piece white onion
- 30 g fresh cilantro
Finely chop the onion and cilantro. Build the tacos with the grilled meat, onion, and cilantro.
- 6
Serve
📋 You'll need- the rest limes
Serve with lime wedges and your favorite salsa.
This is the recipe that never fails at ranch gatherings. The key is not to overcook the flank steak and to warm the tortillas well on the comal. Adjust the servings to however many show up to eat — the numbers above recalculate on their own.