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
