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Healthy Carne Asada Tacos

Flavorful and Guilt-Free Carne Asada Tacos

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Healthy Carne Asada Tacos

About this recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of carne asada tacos without any guilt. This recipe uses lean beef paired with fresh ingredients to provide a nutritious yet indulgent meal. These tacos are perfect for satisfying cravings while supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef (flank or skirt steak)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ripe tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup avocado, mashed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the steak.

  4. 4

    Drizzle olive oil over the steak, ensuring full coverage.

  5. 5

    Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until the desired doneness is reached. Then, let it rest for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.

  7. 7

    Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

  8. 8

    Assemble the tacos by placing steak strips on each tortilla, topping with onion, cilantro, tomato, mashed avocado, and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges.

Chef's tip

For an added layer of flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight with citrus juices. Serve with spicy salsa for extra heat.

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