Crock pot Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe
Delicious and tender Crock Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos featuring slow-cooked flank steak infused with aromatic spices and fresh lime, served with cilantro and onions for an authentic Mexican experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (marinating time not included)
- Yield: 8-10 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Meat and Marinade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 lbs flank steak
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 fresh limes, juiced
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 bundle cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, beef broth, salt, pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and lime juice. Stir well to make a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the 3 lbs flank steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the meat. Ensure it is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the Steak in Slow Cooker: Transfer the marinated flank steak and the marinade into the crock pot. Add the chopped white onion on top. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the Carne Asada: Once cooked, remove the steak from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded meat to the crock pot to soak up juices and keep warm.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm corn or flour tortillas. Fill each tortilla with the shredded carne asada and garnish with chopped cilantro and additional onions if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- Use skirt or flank steak for the best texture.
- Adjust spices to your heat preference; add a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicier.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges to enhance flavor.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Carne Asada, Slow Cooker Tacos, Street Tacos, Mexican, Flank Steak, Crock Pot, Easy Dinner
