Authentic Carne Asada Tacos With Homemade Salsa
  1. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.

  2. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and paprika.

  3. Place the flank steak in a dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

  4. In a small bowl, combine chopped onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  5. Toast the dried chile pods in a skillet for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 30 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 450°F.

  7. Place tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until slightly charred.

  8. Blend the roasted vegetables with the softened chiles until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  9. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of oil.

  10. Remove steak from marinade and cook whole for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

  11. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  12. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until soft and pliable.

  13. Assemble tacos with sliced carne asada, onion relish, and homemade salsa. Add cheese and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🌮Tacos

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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