Today I have for you another Carne Asada recipe made with my absolute favorite Carne Asada Marinade, super quick and simple Carne Asada Tacos.
Easy Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
These carne asada tacos are made with tender and tangy marinated carne asada that is a total cinch to make and topped with lightly charred red onions, sliced avocados, and cilantro. Technically the tacos take about 24 hours to make since you’ll want to marinate your carne asada overnight (both for flavor and for convenience), but your actual hands-on cooking and prep time is very short. We’re going to cook the steak for the tacos under the broiler, so it doesn’t need a ton of babysitting and cooks up to a beautiful medium-rare in less than 10 minutes. From the time you pull your marinated meat out of the fridge, between cooking, cutting, and assembling the tacos, you can be eating in less than 25 minutes.
How to Make Carne Asada Tacos
Start marinating your steak the night before so it’s ready to go when dinner comes around the next day. Flip the marinade bag in the fridge before you head off to work so the meat marinates evenly. When you’re ready to cook, place the steak on a heavy-duty baking sheet or broiler tray. Arrange sliced onions around the meat, and broil everything for a few minutes per side. The meat is done when its internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium and onion slices are lightly charred and softened. Then give your meat a short rest before slicing and assembling into tacos.
What is the best meat for carne asada tacos?
The best meat for carne asada tacos is something with a well-defined grain that’s going to pick up a marinade well, and something that you can cook over quick, high heat. Flank steak, skirt steak, and flap meat all fit this bill. They have a ton of flavor and do well when cooked fast and hot. Flap meat is my favorite of the three because it’s typically the cheapest option, but you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Alternative Taco Toppings
Diced white onions Sliced radishes Crumbled Cotija cheese Chipotle yogurt sauce Eggs, cheddar cheese, and fajita veggies for breakfast tacos
More Carne Asada Recipes
Carne Asada Salad Carne Asada Burrito Bowls Carne Asada Sandwiches Carne Asada Fries
Recipe Notes
If you have leftover carne asada, pour any remaining pan juices over the top before storage–this will help keep the meat moist.
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