Street Tacos Recipe
These are the best Street Tacos (Carne Asada), made with homemade marinade ingredients, simple toppings, and packed with plenty of flavor!
Serving4 Servings
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 ½ Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste (just a good pinch)
For the tacos:
- 1 lb. skirt steak or top-round steak
- ½ Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 mini tortillas
- ½ cup diced purple onion
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the meat:
- Make the marinade: in a bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Cut the meat: cut the skirt steak into ½-inch pieces.
- Marinate the meat: Add the meat to the marinade, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Cook the meat:
- Heat the oil: heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
- Cook the meat: Add the marinated meat and marinade to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and the marinade reduces to a thick sauce. There will be just a bit of it left.
Assemble the tacos:
- Warm tortillas
- Heat tortillas: heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla to the skillet (no oil is needed) and warm it for 20-30 seconds per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble the tacos: serve the cooked steak on warm tortillas, topped with diced onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Carne asada is typically made with flank steak, but top round or skirt steak are also great options.
- Ensure all meat pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- The longer you marinate the meat, the more tender and flavorful it will become.
Nutrition
Calories: 308 kcal · Carbohydrates: 27 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 0.4 g · Cholesterol: 71 mg · Sodium: 489 mg · Potassium: 515 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 252 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 69 mg · Iron: 3 mg