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Carne asada tacos
Mix the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, pepper and oil. Lay the beef in a dish, coat it well, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours, no longer.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Carne asada tacos take?
2 hr 30 min all in — 15 min prep, 15 min cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Comal or dry skillet, Tongs, Chef's knife, Cutting board.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp (added just before grilling).
What can I use instead?
Skirt steak → Flank, flat iron or thin-cut rump. Flank is leaner and needs slicing especially thin across the grain. Corn tortillas → Flour tortillas. Standard in Sonora and across the north.
Any tips from this recipe?
Buy outside skirt if you can find it. It is thicker and more tender than inside skirt. Serve with salsa roja, pico de gallo or guacamole. A taco without salsa is not finished. Leftover carne asada makes good quesadillas the next day.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftover carne asada makes good quesadillas the next day.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.