American · Dinner
Carne Asada Tacos (High-Protein)
Marinated beef flank steak grilled hot, sliced thin against the grain, and folded into warm corn tortillas with black beans for extra protein. Lime, garlic, and cumin define the marinade. Topped with queso fresco, onion, and fresh cilantro, finished with a squeeze of lime.
$8
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
693Calories
56.9gProtein
32.2gFat
49.5gCarbs
2.8gSugar
11.4gFiber
1015mgSodium
161mgChol
11.1gSat Fat
892mgPotassium
186mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
protein-rich
gluten-free
egg-free
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Mince garlic, then whisk with lime juice, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper into an even marinade.
2
Marinate
Coat the beef flank steak in marinade and leave 45 minutes until glossy.
3
Sear
Grill the steak over high heat 4–5 minutes per side until deeply charred and centre reaches medium-rare.
4
Rest
Let the grilled steak rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.
5
Build
Warm black beans and corn tortillas on the grill, divide beans and beef among tortillas.
6
Plate
Top tacos with crumbled queso fresco, diced white onion, and chopped cilantro, then serve with lime wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g beef flank steak
- 66 corn tortillas
- 7 oz200g black beans, drained
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.8 oz80g queso fresco
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp white onion
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
