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Make Carne Asada Street Tacos at home with this simple and easy recipe. You are going to love how quickly these come together!

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We love tacos and this Mexican recipe does not disappoint. The beef is so tender and the lime gives it the best flavor. With just a few ingredients, this recipe takes little to no time to make.

You may also love this Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos, Chicken Street Tacos or Gluten free Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Taco Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

This recipe is so simple and quick to make that it’s the ideal meal for crazy days at work or school. If you are running from activities and more like we are, this meal is perfect.

The meat just falls apart and is so tender. It’s packed with so much flavor. We love Mexican food and Taco Tuesday is pretty common around here. It’s a meal I know that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make street tacos: steak, tortillas, cilantro, white onions and limes.

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Variations Ideas

  • Tortillas – We like using small tortillas to make these tacos. You can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
  • Seasoning – Feel free to use other spices to make these tacos. The addition of garlic, cumin, oregano and chili powder add a delicious variation to this recipe.
  • Citrus Flavor – You can also substitute the lime juice with lemon juice or orange juice.

How to Make Carne Asada Tacos

  • Step 1 – Thinly slice the steak. Then chop it into bite size pieces.
Cooking thinned slice meat in a cast iron skillet
  • Step 2 – In a skillet over medium-high heat, begin to brown the steak in the oil. (you can also grill to medium heat if you prefer)
  • Step 3 – Add half the onions to the skillet and cook until soft. Save the rest of the onions.
  • Step 4 – Meanwhile season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5 – Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the meat and onion mixture.
  • Step 6 – Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.
  • Step 7 – While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in another skillet or I use an electric skillet.
  • Step 8 – Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for 1 minute until they are soft.
Heating corn tortillas on a griddle
  • Step 9 – Allow them to cool slightly.
  • Step 10 – You will need 2 mini corn tortillas per taco.
  • Step 11 – Spoon the meat mixture on the tortillas.
  • Step 12 – Top with cilantro, fresh onions and serve with limes.Salt and pepper to taste.

We love to squeeze more limes over our tacos and serve with salsa verde.

Expert Tips

  • Cutting Meat – To make a classic carne asada taco the meat needs to be cut in small pieces. Place the meat on a cutting board, with the sharp knife cut the steak into strips. Then cut those strips in smaller pieces. This allows the meat to cook quickly for these delicious tacos.
  • Prepare Skillet – We like using a cast iron skillet to cook this meat, but any skillet would work. We recommend preheating the skillet with the oil to create a delicious texture.
4 street tacos on a white plant with a bunch of cilantro behind them.  Each taco is topped with white onions and cilantro with lime wedges sitting next to the tacos.

Serving Suggestions

These street tacos make a delicious weeknight meal. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea. Find all our Taco Night Ideas if you are hosting a party.

Street Taco Topping Ideas

These tacos are even better with your favorite toppings.

4 steak carne asada street tacos topped with white onions and cilantro.  You can see lime wedges on the left side of the white plate that the tacos are on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Best Cut of Meat for Carne Asada Tacos?

When we make Carne Asada Tacos we like to use beef that can easily be cut in thin, bite size pieces. We recommend using skirt steak or flank steak.

Why Do Street Tacos Use Two Tortillas?

We like using two tortillas so that if any meat falls out, you can use the other tortilla to eat the leftovers. It is also good to layer the tortillas because of how juicy the steak is and it may cause your tortilla to tear.

Can I Make this Recipe with a Carne Asada Marinade?

Yes, feel free to use the seasoning or marinade before cooking meat.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

  • Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days and are even better the next day.
  • Freezing – If you have a lot of meat leftovers, we recommend freezing it. Store in a freezer safe container and it will last about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
  • Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in the oven depending on how much you have left. You can also reheat in a cast iron skillet on the stove top if you prefer.

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Carne Asada Street Tacos

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Try Carne Asada Street Tacos for a quick and tasty meal idea. Carne asada tacos are packed with flavor. Everyone will love this easy carne asada recipe.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine Mexican
Course Main
Calories 505

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Thinly slice the steak. Then chop into bite site pieces.
  • In a skillet, begin to brown the steak in the oil.
  • Add half the onions to the skillet and cook until soft. Save the rest of the onions.
  • Meanwhile season with salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the meat and onion mixture.
  • Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.
  • While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in another skillet or I used an electric skillet.
  • Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for 1 minute until they are soft.
  • Allow them to cool slightly.
  • You will need 2 mini corn tortillas per taco.
  • Spoon the meat mixture on the tortillas.
  • Top with cilantro, fresh onions and serve with limes.

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Recipe Notes

Substitute the meat for any other favorite (chicken, hamburger meat, etc.) for another quick and easy dinner option.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 505kcal, Carbohydrates 33g, Protein 41g, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 117mg, Sodium 843mg, Potassium 708mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 200IU, Vitamin C 5.9mg, Calcium 110mg, Iron 4.8mg

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Comments

  1. Lee Ann says:

    5 stars
    So good!

  2. Georgette Styles says:

    Those look yummy, will have to try them.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Georgette – Let me know what you think once you try them. We love these tacos!

  3. Andrea Tardif says:

    Who doesn’t love a new taco recipe for taco Tuesday! I am always looking for new taco recipes for the kids to keep it fun!

  4. Sherri turner says:

    Itโ€™s going to be hot this week so this recipe is perfect because I wonโ€™t have to use the oven and heat up the house!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Sherri – Yes! Perfect recipe for that!

  5. Heather Troutman says:

    We love any kind of taco! Stick it in a tortilla and we will eat it and these look amazing!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Heather – We do too! Can’t wait for you to try this one.

  6. Lori Gulley says:

    I love street tacos but have never cooked with flank steak. This is a good opportunity to try it. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Lori – yes! definitely try the flank steak. It’s SO good.

  7. Marie Simmons says:

    Yummy!!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      It really is!

  8. William Hare says:

    5 stars
    I love food like this as it always has that extra flavor I love.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      William – It is so flavorful! I hope you enjoy!

  9. Mary C. says:

    5 stars
    An easy quick dinner. I cooked this recipe last night and it was delicious. Nothing better than a filling delicious dinner served with some rice and a tossed salad.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Mary – I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It sounds delicious with rice and salad.

  10. Ruth says:

    Sounds yummy.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Ruth – We love it!

  11. Kerry Roberts says:

    Looking forward to making this for my family this weekend!

  12. Tricia says:

    Very Delicious!!!

  13. Barb says:

    I save all your emails as I can never pick any one recipe you send. I even save your emails to a special folder! Now that says something how I love your recipes.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Barb – Wow! That is special. Thanks for sharing. You made our day!

  14. Debora D Sutter says:

    5 stars
    Street Tacos Recipe is AWESOME!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Debora – I’m so glad you loved it. Yay!

  15. Hope says:

    Looks so good!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Hope – Thanks. We love it!

  16. Debbie Samler says:

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds delicious, and I plan on trying it out soon. Iโ€™ve been in the mood for Mexican food too.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Debbie – It is so easy and saves a ton of money from going out!

  17. Kimberly Lowery says:

    Street tacos are the best!

  18. Allyson Roxby says:

    Just a hint to help with slicing your steak– stick out in the freezer for a while (depends on your freezer temp, but maybe 20 minutes) before you need to cut it… you don’t want it frozen solid, but the more stiff it is (again not solid!) The easier it is to get good, even slices… this recipe is a good, simple and quick one! Thanks for sharing

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Allyson – Great idea. Thanks for sharing this tip. So glad you loved the recipe.

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