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Slow Cooker Carne Asada Steak Tacos Recipe (with Chipotle Aioli Sauce)

Some of the best Mexican steak tacos bursting with flavor can end your day right. With our amazing slow cooker carne asada steak tacos, you will get all the flavor you dreamed of and more in this easy recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: carne asada, chipotle aioli, slow cooker carne asada, steak tacos
Servings: 8
Calories: 381kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Steak Tacos:

  • 2 pounds flank steak (or London Broil steak, thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
  • 2 tomatoes (diced - optional)
  • 2 avocados (diced - optional)
  • ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)

Chipotle Aioli:

  • 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo (chopped) 
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place sliced steak in the bottom.
  • Pour salsa, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder on top.
  • Stir, until all seasonings are thoroughly mixed in. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • While the meat is cooking, put all ingredients for the aioli in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • When meat is done, scoop meat onto tortillas, top with your favorite taco toppings, and drizzle with chipotle aioli.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg