Sizzling Street Fair Carne Asada Tacos

Sizzling Street Fair Carne Asada Tacos

This recipe for Sizzling Street Fair Carne Asada Tacos captures the essence of a legendary restaurant's famous street-food classic with a creative twist. Discover how to recreate this festival favorite in your own kitchen using our easy-to-follow steps and mouthwatering image prompts.

Time: Prep: 30 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Mexican, Fusion

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy (in avocado-lime crema)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups pico de gallo
  • 1 cup avocado
  • lime crema (see recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the flank steak in the olive oil and your favorite carne asada seasoning blend for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 4 5 minutes per side, allowing it to rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  3. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a pan for about 20 seconds on each side.
  4. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced carne asada, pico de gallo, and avocado lime crema on each warm tortilla.

Chef’s Insight

Add a squeeze of lime juice to the pico de gallo for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

The carne asada marinade can be made with store-bought seasoning or a homemade blend.

Cultural or Historical Background

Carne asada tacos are a staple at Mexican festivals and street fairs, showcasing the vibrant flavors and colors of Mexican culture.