Sirloin Tip Steak – Carne Asada Tacos
CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Total Time4 hrs 8 mins
 2 lbs Sirloin Tip Steak
 4 Lemons
 4 Limes
 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
 1 Medium red onion, chopped
 2 Avocados
 15 Flour tortillas, 6inch
Optional
 Cotija cheese
 Pico de Gallo
 Chopped cilantro for topping
Marinade
1

Place the sliced steak into a container. Add juice from 3 lemons and 2 limes, 2 slices of red onion, and 2 Tablespoons of fresh cilantro.

2

Combine ingredients, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours. Marinating overnight is preferred.

Grilling the Beef
3

Preheat the grill to medium high heat, about 500F. Remove steak from the marinade and place directly onto a grill.

4

Grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare.

5

Cut into slices and serve.

Assemble Tacos
6

Place carne asada on warmed flour tortilla. Top with sprinkle of Cotija cheese, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, cubed avocado or guacamole, and pico de gallo or salsa.

7

Finish with a squeeze a lemon juice if desired

Ingredients

 2 lbs Sirloin Tip Steak
 4 Lemons
 4 Limes
 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
 1 Medium red onion, chopped
 2 Avocados
 15 Flour tortillas, 6inch
Optional
 Cotija cheese
 Pico de Gallo
 Chopped cilantro for topping

Directions

Marinade
1

Place the sliced steak into a container. Add juice from 3 lemons and 2 limes, 2 slices of red onion, and 2 Tablespoons of fresh cilantro.

2

Combine ingredients, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours. Marinating overnight is preferred.

Grilling the Beef
3

Preheat the grill to medium high heat, about 500F. Remove steak from the marinade and place directly onto a grill.

4

Grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare.

5

Cut into slices and serve.

Assemble Tacos
6

Place carne asada on warmed flour tortilla. Top with sprinkle of Cotija cheese, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, cubed avocado or guacamole, and pico de gallo or salsa.

7

Finish with a squeeze a lemon juice if desired

Sirloin Tip Steak – Carne Asada Tacos