Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos
These Baja-style carne asada tacos pair tender skirt steak with a bright orange and lime marinade seasoned with garlic, cumin, black pepper, cilantro, and a hint of cayenne. Served in warm white corn tortillas with chopped onion and fresh cilantro, they make a flavorful choice for a casual lunch, dinner, or taco gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
- 2
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
- 3
Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
- 4
Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.
- Calories 284.52 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 24.8 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 16.97 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.82 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.64 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.29 mg High 24%
- Sodium 319.74 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.41 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 402.47 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 25.05 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baja Style Carne Asada Street Tacos is made with 13 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 284.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos healthy?
- Baja-Style Carne Asada Street Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 284.52 calories and 24.8 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 319.74 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.64 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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