How to Cook Carne Asada for Tacos?

Choose flank steak, skirt steak, or flap steak

Trim excess fat and pat the meat dry

Make a marinade with lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cilantro, oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Place the steak in the marinade and coat evenly

Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours

Remove the steak from the marinade and let excess drip off

Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat

Cook the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness

Cook until the internal temperature reaches your preferred doneness

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 10 minutes

Slice the steak thinly against the grain

Chop the sliced meat into small taco-sized pieces

Warm corn or flour tortillas

Fill tortillas with the carne asada

Add toppings like onions, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice

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