Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos feature quick-marinated, thin-sliced beef seared over high heat for a deep, savory char. They’re paired with a bright, tangy tomatillo–jalapeño sauce and finished with fresh onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro in soft corn tortillas. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering where bold flavors and fresh textures shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carne Asada Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the sliced meat in a shallow bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat and turn it until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, add the tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully pour in the tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture coats a spoon. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
- 3
Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef and saute for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining beef. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave according to the package instructions.
- 4
To serve, stack two tortillas. Add the desired amount of meat and spoon some tomatillo mixture over the top. Add onions, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Garnish with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the taco before eating.
- Calories 635.32 kcal High 32%
- Protein 39.26 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 42.06 g 15%
- Total Fat 32.49 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 6.24 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 1.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 115.73 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1082.97 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 11.08 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 11.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 905.81 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 141.28 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 34.36 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Carne Asada Tacos is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Each serving provides about 635.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carne Asada Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Canola Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carne Asada Tacos?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 635.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carne Asada Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Carne Asada Tacos healthy?
- Carne Asada Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 635.32 calories and 39.26 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1082.97 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.24 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes 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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