{"id":3275,"date":"2026-05-21T12:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/?p=3275"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:39:58","slug":"carne-asada-tacos-charred-citrusy-and-crazy-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/2026\/05\/21\/carne-asada-tacos-charred-citrusy-and-crazy-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Carne Asada Tacos (Charred, Citrusy, and Crazy Good)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carne asada is simple: grilled steak kissed by fire, brightened with citrus and cilantro. No complicated salsas. No piles of cheese. Just meat, tortillas, and a few fresh things that belong together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marinade does the heavy lifting\u2014orange, lime, garlic, soy sauce, and a little beer if you’ve got it. Fire up the grill. These tacos are waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Serves 4-6.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Carne Asada:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 2 lbs (900g) flank steak or skirt steak<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup lime juice (about 3 limes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup chopped cilantro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Optional: \u00bc cup beer (lager)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For Serving:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Corn tortillas, warmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chopped white onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh cilantro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lime wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salsa verde or hot sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Optional: sliced radishes, avocado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Marinate the Steak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and beer (if using).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Place steak in a ziplock bag or dish. Pour marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (4 hours is better, not overnight\u2014citrus can make meat mushy).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 2: Grill the Steak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Remove steak from marinade. Pat dry (important for char).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and internal temp reaches 130-135\u00b0F for medium-rare.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 3: Rest and Slice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly AGAINST the grain. Very thin. Carne asada needs thin slices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 4: Assemble Tacos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Warm corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Pile on sliced steak. Top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Serve with salsa. Eat immediately. Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Marinate Time:<\/strong> 1-4 hours | Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 mins | Total Time:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Yield:<\/strong> 4-6 servings (10-12 tacos)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Store leftover sliced steak in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet for 30 seconds per side\u2014microwave will ruin it. Leftover carne asada is great in quesadillas, burritos, or over rice. Don’t store assembled tacos (soggy tortillas are sad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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