Mexican Carne Asada Tacos with Guacamole

Name: Mexican Carne Asada Tacos with Guacamole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak (trimmed of excess fat); 8 pieces corn tortillas (warmed); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 medium white onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 large avocados (peeled and pitted); 1 small tomato (diced); 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt

StandardMexicanDinnerFamily-FriendlyComfort FoodFlavorful

⏱️ 40m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Juicy, flavorful carne asada topped with homemade guacamole and wrapped in warm corn tortillas, perfect for a taste of Mexico at home.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

32.0g 35%

Fat

24.0g 26%

Carbs

35.0g 38%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Essential for blood production

🌾 Fiber

Promotes digestive health

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🔺 Potassium

20% DV

Regulates fluid balance and muscle contractions

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound flank steak trimmed of excess fat
8 pieces corn tortillas warmed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 medium white onion chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed

Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Guacamole

2 large avocados peeled and pitted
1 small tomato diced
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2 Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
3 While the steak marinates, prepare the guacamole by mashing the avocados in a bowl. Stir in diced tomato, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4 Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
5 Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice it thinly across the grain.
6 Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.
7 Assemble the tacos by placing slices of steak on each tortilla. Top with chopped onion, cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole. Drizzle with lime juice if desired.
8 Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.