Street Tacos de Carne Asada

Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, mix the cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. 2Slice the carne asada into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Place the meat into a large bowl or resealable bag and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  4. 4Add the serrano pepper, diced tomato, onion, and beer. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  5. 5Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.
  6. 6Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the canola oil.
  7. 7Pour in the marinated beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
  8. 8Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid cooks off and the beef becomes deeply browned and flavorful.
  9. 9Warm the tortillas on a hot skillet until soft and flexible.
  10. 10Spoon the carne asada into each tortilla and garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 2 carne asada (flank steak, skirt steak, or thin-cut beef)
  • 1 cumin
  • 1 kosher salt
  • 2 garlic powder
  • 1 cracked black pepper
  • 3 canola oil
  • 1 serrano pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Roma tomato, diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 6 –8 light Mexican lager beer
  • 32 small corn tortillas
  • 0.5 white onion, diced (for garnish)
  • 0.5 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

small bowllarge bowlresealable baglarge skillet or griddle

Tips

  • Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.