Authentic Mexican Steak Tacos
Make these Mexican Steak Tacos with our marinade recipe for flank steak tacos. This California style carne asada tacos recipe makes authentic Mexican Tacos.
Servings 6
Calories 600kcal
Equipment
- Marinade Container or gallon Ziplock baggie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 lbs. flank steak or thinly sliced steak
- 12 corn tortillas
Steak Taco Toppings
- lettuce sliced
- tomato chopped
- avocado slices
- 3 green onions sliced
- 6 oz grated jack cheese or cheddar
- sour cream optional
- salsa optional
- Guacamole optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and the vinegar in a small bowl or in a glass 2 cup measuring cup. Measure out and add sugar, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the steak in a marinade container or a large plastic storage bag and pour in the marinade mixture. Place the bag inside a bowl to avoid leakage and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours.
- Remove the marinated steak from the fridge and let come to room temperature. (about 30 minutes).
- Heat your grill or grilling cast-iron skillet and grill steak until it’s med-rare or to your desired doneness. Remove, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes then slice the steak into thin strips, slicing against the grain.
- Meanwhile, heat up your comal or cast-iron skillet and heat the tortillas so they are a little browned but not crisp. Place in a tortilla keeper to stay warm.
- Serve by filling the tortillas with the steak pieces, lettuce, tomato, green onion, avocado or guacamole or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg