Beer Marinated Carne Asada Tacos
These Beer-Marinated Steak Tacos Taste Like the Taco Truck (But Better)
Taco night is a serious thing in my house and these beer-marinated steak tacos? They were inspired by my weekly cravings from the taco truck I can’t stay away from. But this time, I brought all that bold, juicy flavor home.
The secret is the marinade Mexican beer, citrus, garlic, and spices that soak into the steak and make it tender, smoky, and full of flavor. I grilled mine for that charred edge, but you can absolutely cook these on a stovetop or under the broiler no grill needed.
To complete the spread, I made:
•Salsa verde
•Sun-dried tomato guacamole
•Elote-style corn
•Warm tortillas + all the toppings
It was a full-on DIY taco truck moment without ever leaving the house. And yes, the flavor hit hard.
Try it for your next taco night and thank me later
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Modelo
- 1/4 Cups Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Jalapeu00f1o, finely chopped (optional)
- Handful of chopped cilantro and stems
- 1.5-2lbs lbs Skirt or flank steak
Instructions:
1.In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine all marinade ingredients and stir well.
2.Add steak and fully coat it. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
3.Bring steak to room temp 30 minutes before grilling.
GRILL THE CARNE ASADA
1.Heat grill or cast iron pan to high heat.
2.Grill steak 4–5 minutes per side, until beautifully charred.
3.Let rest 5–10 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips or chop for tacos.
ASSEMBLE THE TACOS
What you’ll need:
•Corn tortillas, warmed or charred
•Diced white onion
•Chopped fresh cilantro
•Lime wedges
•Optional: salsa verde or roja, sliced radishes, avocado, grilled jalapeño
TIP: Want extra juicy steak?
Right before slicing, squeeze on a little fresh lime juice and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt. Game changer.
