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easy weeknight carne asada tacos

Quick Weeknight Carne Asada Style Tacos

Tasty seared steak tacos with cilantro, onion and salsa
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs flank steak trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp regular chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • warmed corn tortillas to serve
  • chopped cilantro and onion to serve
  • lime juice to serve
  • salsa to serve

Instructions
 

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the chopped steak. Toss well and marinate for 15 minutes up to 3 hours. When ready to cook, heat a little oil in a skillet until smoking over high heat.
  • Add the steak and do not move it. Allow it to fully sear on one side before you stir. Stir and sear a bit more. You can leave the steak medium rare, or if you prefer you can cook it a bit longer. Taste it and add salt if needed.
  • Warm corn tortillas by heating a skillet over medium high heat and then add a few tortillas at a time until they are slightly charred and warm. Move to a plate with a towel covering it until ready to eat.
  • Mix the chopped onion and cilantro with a pinch of salt and the juice of a lime. Mix well. Serve on the side along with the salsa.
Keyword Beef, Lunch, Main Dish, Mexican
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