Authentic Baja Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skirt steak
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8-10 taco shells
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup salsa

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil.
2. Cut the skirt steak into thin strips and place in the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the steak strips for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.
4. Remove steak from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain.
5. Heat the taco shells according to package instructions.
6. Assemble tacos by filling each shell with steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Authentic Mexican street tacos are served on soft corn tortillas, not hard taco shells.
• The steak used in Mexican street tacos is usually skirt steak, a thin cut of beef from the flank.
• Mexican street tacos are traditionally served with a variety of condiments, such as diced onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges.