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Cheesy Carne Asada Tacos

Cultural Context

Carne Asada Tacos are a beloved street food in Mexico, often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations. The dish features marinated grilled beef served in warm tortillas, showcasing the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, variations with added cheese and toppings have gained popularity, making these tacos a favorite choice for both casual meals and festive occasions.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs flank steak
12 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese
1 medium onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes
1 avocado
1 jalapeño
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup sour cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Marinate flank steak with olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.

2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

3

Grill the marinated flank steak for 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness.

4

Remove steak from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

5

Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

6

Slice the grilled steak into thin strips.

7

Assemble tacos by placing steak strips on tortillas.

8

Top with shredded cheese, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeño.

9

Add slices of avocado and a squeeze of lime juice on top.

10

Serve with sour cream on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Carne Asada TacosCheesy Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de Carne Asada con Queso

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