Carne Asada Tacos #mexicanfood

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Sirloin steak is leaner and ground beef is more budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Both alternatives offer milder heat.

Start by preparing the marinade with 1 cup of cilantro, 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 cup of orange juice.

Add 1 tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic salt, ancho chili powder, chili lime seasoning, cumin, and oregano to the marinade.

Squeeze the juice of several limes into the marinade and mix well.

Place the flank steak in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all the meat is coated.

Marinate the steak for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably 12 hours, in the refrigerator.

After marinating, remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated steak, cooking for 7 to 10 minutes on each side.

Once cooked, let the steak rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Heat corn tortillas in a skillet with a little olive oil for about 30 seconds on each side until warmed through.

Assemble the tacos by placing sliced steak on each tortilla, adding cheese and pico de gallo if desired.

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