The Best Carne Asada Tacos, Marinated in Cerveza

The Best Carne Asada Tacos, Marinated in Cerveza

from familiakitchen.com
380 min
4 servings

These traditional carne asada tacos are a favorite in the home of one of our favorite Mexican-food cocinera abuelas Anjie VIllalobos.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • 2 oranges, large, juiced
  • 5 limes, juiced
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 white or yellow onion, small, sliced
  • 1 serrano, small, finely diced and seeded
  • 1/2 can beer (Anjie recommends using Mexican beer)
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • onion, chopped
  • cilantro, chopped
  • lime, sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl or large measuring cup, mix all the ingredients for the marinade.

  2. 2

    Before grilling, bring the marinated meat to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Slice and serve the carne asada with or on tortillas, refried beans, rice, and all your favorite fixings, like: guacamole, salsas, limes, chopped cilantro, and onions.