Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Simplicity is the key to authentic skirt steak tacos that start off with a nicely balanced orange juice-based marinade inspired by Baja Mexican street food.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
155 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine orange juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
Step 2
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
Step 3
Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
Step 4
Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
  • 3 cups fresh orange juice, or more as needed
  • 3 pounds trimmed skirt steaks
  • 16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or as needed
  • 1 white onion, chopped, or to taste

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