Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa

Here’s a full recipe for Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa, featuring juicy, marinated steak and a fresh, flavorful salsa that will take your taco game to the next level.

🌮 Carne Asada Tacos with Homemade Salsa

🔪 Ingredients

For the Carne Asada:

• 1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Juice of 2 limes

• Juice of 1 orange

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional: remove seeds for less heat)

• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

For the Salsa (Roasted Tomato Salsa):

• 4 Roma tomatoes, halved

• 1 small white onion, quartered

• 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled

• 1-2 jalapeños or serranos (depending on heat preference)

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• Juice of 1 lime

• Salt to taste

For Assembly:

• Corn tortillas (warmed)

• Diced white onion

• Chopped cilantro

• Lime wedges

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak (Carne Asada):

• In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, pepper, and salt.

• Add the steak and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best for deeper flavor).

2. Make the Salsa:

• Roast tomatoes, onion, garlic (in skins), and peppers on a dry skillet or under a broiler until charred (~10 minutes).

• Let cool slightly. Peel garlic.

• Blend all roasted ingredients with cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend smooth or chunky—your choice!

3. Grill the Steak:

• Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat.

• Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.

• Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

4. Assemble the Tacos:

• Warm tortillas until slightly charred.

• Add sliced carne asada, spoon salsa on top, sprinkle with chopped onion and cilantro.

• Serve with lime wedges.

🍺 Pairing Suggestions:

• Cold Mexican lager or agua fresca (like hibiscus or tamarind)

• Serve with grilled corn or black beans

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