Carne Asada Street Tacos with Mexican Blend Infused Olive Oil

Thin slices of seared steak, warm corn tortillas, sharp onion, bright cilantro, and a squeeze of lime create the kind of taco that disappears fast once it reaches the table. The Mexican Infused Olive Oil Blend brings chili, garlic, and herb notes into the marinade so the carne asada cooks up savory, vivid, and deeply satisfying. It is a natural fit for cookout nights, casual entertaining, family dinner, or an easy weekend meal when you want something with real taco-stand energy.

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Carne Asada Street Tacos with Mexican Blend Infused Olive Oil

These Carne Asada Street Tacos with Mexican Blend Infused Olive Oil bring together charred steak, warm spice, fresh cilantro, onion, and lime in a taco that feels lively, bold, and made for passing around the table.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers, Dinner

Cuisine: Fusion Cuisine, Mexican

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
• 3 tablespoons Mexican Infused Olive Oil Blend
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup salsa roja
• 1 avocado sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco

Equipment

• 1 cast-iron skillet or grill pan for high-heat searing
• 1 Shallow Dish or Zip-Top Bag for marinating steak
• 1 Chef’s knife for slicing against the grain
• 1 Cutting board for resting and slicing
• 1 Tongs for turning steak
• 1 Small bowl for mixing marinade

Method

 

Instructions

1. Pat the steak dry and place it in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
2. Whisk together the Mexican Infused Olive Oil Blend, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, then coat the steak evenly.
3. Let the steak marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes, or refrigerate it longer if you are planning ahead.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until very hot.
5. Cook the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until well browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
6. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes.
7. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame until soft and lightly toasted.
8. Slice the steak thinly against the grain, then pile it onto the tortillas.
9. Top with onion, cilantro, salsa roja, avocado, queso fresco, and lime wedges, then serve right away.

Notes

Thin slicing makes the biggest difference here, so cut the steak against the grain after it rests. If your steak is especially thick, finish it over lower heat after the sear so the center lands where you want it. The Mexican Infused Olive Oil Blend is the marinade base, giving the meat a bright, savory start before it hits the pan or grill.

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Recipe Tips

Marinate the steak long enough to give the surface time to pick up the blend, lime, and garlic, but keep the cut thin so it sears quickly over high heat. Let the meat rest before slicing so the juices stay with the steak instead of spilling onto the cutting board.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these tacos with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, salsa roja, avocado slices, or a simple side of rice and beans. A platter of lime wedges and warm tortillas makes it easy for everyone to build their own tacos.

Storage

Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat, then warm fresh tortillas and add toppings just before serving.

Variations

Swap skirt steak for flank steak, add grilled peppers for extra color, or tuck the carne asada into tostadas or burritos instead of tacos. You can also finish the tacos with pickled red onion for a sharper bite.

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