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Two Carne Asada Soft Tacos with Guacamole and Corn
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Restaurant Style Carne Asada Soft Tacos with Guacamole and Corn

These Carne Asada Soft Tacos with Guacamole and Corn are something you'd find at a Mexican Restaurant! These veggie-packed beef tacos are a party for your taste buds!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef tacos recipe, carne asada tacos recipe, shredded beef tacos, soft tacos recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 974kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound carne asada beef or flank steak
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 avocados peeled and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup yellow corn
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 4 soft tortilla bread

Instructions

  • Place oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Place beef, onions, and garlic into a large zip top bag and pour marinade inside bag. Close top of bag and with hands, massage beef with marinade to coat evenly. Place in refrigerator and marinade for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in grill pan over medium heat. Grill beef until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Cut thin slices against the grain or on the bias.
  • Place avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until well combined.
  • Place corn and peppers into a medium bowl, mixing to combine.
  • Place beef slices, a dollop of guacamole, and a spoon of corn and peppers into soft tortilla bread. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 974kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 5mg