Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak
This carne asada tacos recipe uses a simple cilantro and lime marinade to make flank steak tender and full of flavor. It comes together with just a few minutes of prep for a dinner that's a step above the usual ground beef tacos.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh cilantro both stems & leaves, plus additional for garnish
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1 medium lime you'll only need the juice
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 1½ pounds flank steak
- 6 tortillas taco size
- tomatoes chopped
- lettuce shredded
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Pulse until almost smooth.
- Rub the cilantro mixture all over both sides of the flank steak and place into a zippered plastic bag. Refrigerate the meat for at least one hour and up to 24 hours. The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor.
- When ready to cook, place the flank steak with the cilantro paste still on the meat onto a broiler pan. Place the broiler pan about 6 inches from the heat and broil under high heat. For medium-rare about 5 minutes, then flip and broil another 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and let the meat rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with tortillas, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions for an easy taco buffet.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1281IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg
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