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Street Tacos De Carne Asada

Make authentic street tacos de carne asada at home—juicy beef, bold spices, & easy prep!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the Carne Asada:
  • 2 lbs carne asada beef flank or skirt steak works great
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 serrano pepper sliced
  • ½ roma tomato diced
  • ½ white onion finely diced
  • 6 –8 oz. Dos Equis beer or similar light Mexican beer
For Assembly:
  • 32 small street taco tortillas corn tortillas preferred
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges salsa, and avocado for serving (optional)

Method
 

Step 1: Mix the Seasonings
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, kosher salt, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. This spice blend forms the base of the marinade and helps bring out the deep, smoky flavors of the meat.
Step 2: Season and Dice the Meat
  1. Coat the carne asada thoroughly with the spice mixture. Slice the meat into thin strips, then dice it into bite-sized pieces. This makes for easy taco assembly and better flavor distribution in every bite.
Step 3: Marinate the Carne Asada
  1. Transfer the seasoned meat to a large resealable plastic bag or bowl. Add the sliced serrano pepper, diced tomato, and onion. Pour in the beer and mix well to coat. Let the meat marinate for at least 15 minutes—or refrigerate it for up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
Step 4: Cook the Carne Asada
  1. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the entire marinated mixture. Stir occasionally and cook for about 20 minutes, until the liquid has fully evaporated and the meat is nicely browned.
Step 5: Warm the Tortillas
  1. Heat the tortillas on a skillet or comal until warm and pliable. You can also microwave them under a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
Step 6: Assemble the Tacos
  1. Spoon the hot carne asada into each tortilla. Top with diced white onion and fresh chopped cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime, a dollop of salsa, or a few slices of avocado for an extra kick.