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Growing up on a farm that raised cattle, we ate a lot of beef. A lot. Chicken and fish were rare because those had to be “store bought.” But not beef — it was our main staple, used in casseroles, hamburgers, soups, and tacos.
But these Grilled Steak Tacos, aka “Carne Asada Tacos“, are not my mother’s tacos.
(Sorry, Mama D)
On nearly every street corner in Houston, you find these little Taco Trucks — mobile restaurants that drive from site to site, looking to feed people hungry for authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex comfort foods.
My husband looooooooves getting “street tacos” from these trucks. Adores it. Would eat them every. single. day. if he could.
Confession time: I’m too scared to eat food from a food truck.
I know, I know — it’s supposed to be some of the best food in the world, but I just cannot do it.
Instead, I had the Husband describe the flavors to me, every single note that he could taste in his beloved street tacos. . . and then, I recreated them at home.
His verdict? I did it.
These Carne Asada Tacos (carne asada pretty much translates to grilled meat) are nothing short of amazing. By marinading the skirt steak in a base of citrus, garlic and black pepper, they become tender, perfectly bright with lime, perfectly spiced with fresh cracked pepper. Grilling the meat adds that charcoal/smoke flavor that you can only get over an open flame.
Topped with simple onions, cilantro, fresh tomatoes and queso fresco (a Mexican cheese, similar in texture to feta), these tacos satisfy every Tex-Mex craving.
And you don’t have to worry about on-coming traffic or health code violations…. or, at least this worry-wort Mama doesn’t have to.
Good eats. ‘Nuff said.
Carne Asada Tacos
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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Those look AMAZING!!! I will be making those soon. I am constantly craving Tex-mex but can you believe I’e never had steak tacos?
Yum, these sound delicious! I love tacos, not huge on steak unless it’s super tender. My husband and son would love these. Every time I hear the word “carne” I think of this commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oN7X9z6Cc4
Wow, those look so good they almost have me overcoming my aversion to beef!
Adding this to my menu plan! YUM!
Yum-O! Steak tacos are a favorite of my husbands (minus the cilantro). I’m definitely going to try this marinade, it sounds delish.
These look DELICIOUS! It is Taco Tuesday too! I might have to make these.
OH MY GOSH! I love carne asada anything – we usually get burritos. Those look so good. I’m dieting, and currently very hungry, and I could honestly eat that photo. Have you done carnitas? Those are my absolute favorite Mexican food
Rachel, you need to teach me how to take food pictures. These look amazing!!!
Oh, my — you’re so sweet. I appreciate that — nice to know all the reading and practice is paying off!
That looks amazing!! I am saving that recipe!
Divine! You had me at cilantro.
Um, yes please. Why was I not invited for dinner?
OMG – they look great!
Oh my gosh. Everything that you make looks SO good! These pictures are beautiful. I have to try these sometime!!
Oh my goodness do these look delicious!!
Looks good and I don’t even like steak!
mmmmm, I’m so hungry! These look so yummy!
Beautiful photos and yummy!!
My husband loves steak tacos, these sound so yummy!
Hmm, they look so good!!
Thank you for posting this! I’m making this tonight! I made one exception, I added a little beer. One of my friends told me it makes it tender. So I figured I’d give it ago. I don’t have a bbq. So that’s the one down fall. Thought about adding a little liquid smoke. Will post how it turned out.