Carne Asada Tacos with Molcajete Guacamole
Flavor-packed carne asada tacos with tender grilled steak, topped with creamy molcajete guacamole, pickled onions, fresh crumbled cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce for an unforgettable bite. A perfect balance of savory, creamy, and spicy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- For the carne asada:
- 1 lb skirt steak or flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the molcajete guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- For the toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- Hot sauce (optional)
- 4–6 corn tortillas
Instructions
- To make the carne asada, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the marinade all over the steak and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, for medium-rare. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- For the molcajete guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocados and place in a bowl. Mash with a fork or use a molcajete for a more authentic texture.
- Stir in the chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and jalapeño (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet until warm and lightly charred.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a layer of guacamole on each tortilla, then top with the grilled carne asada slices.
- Garnish with pickled red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add more jalapeño or your favorite hot sauce to the guacamole.
- For added flavor, you can also marinate the steak overnight for an even richer taste.
- Feel free to substitute the cotija cheese with queso fresco for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg