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Carne Asada Tacos (Grilled Beef Tacos)

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Carne Asada Tacos (Grilled Beef Tacos)

Prep 30m Cook 15m 45 min total Serves 4 🌾 Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a shallow dish, marinate the skirt steak with lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat (about 450°F / 230°C).

  3. 3

    Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness (internal temp 130°F / 54°C).

  4. 4

    Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.

  5. 5

    Slice the steak thinly against the grain.

  6. 6

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan for 30 seconds per side.

  7. 7

    Assemble the tacos by placing the sliced steak into the warm tortillas.

  8. 8

    Top with salsa verde and fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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tacosbeefgrilledsteak

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