Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Carne asada marinade:

1½ lbs skirt or flank steak (you love rich, marbled cuts!)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (you love citrus!)
¼ cup fresh orange juice
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

For serving:

12 small corn tortillas (or lettuce wraps for low-carb—you love this!)
Toppings:
→ Chopped white onion
→ Fresh cilantro
→ Lime wedges
→ Salsa verde or pico de gallo
→ Optional: Sliced radishes, avocado, or Greek yogurt (for crema—you love high-protein!)

Instructions

1. Marinate steak:

In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Add steak; toss to coat. Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

2. Cook steak:

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat.
Remove steak from marinade (discard used marinade).
Sear steak 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).
Rest 5 minutes; slice thinly against the grain.

3. Warm tortillas:

Heat tortillas in dry skillet 30 seconds per side, or wrap in damp towel and microwave 30 seconds.

4. Serve:

Fill tortillas with sliced steak. Top with onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Slice against the grain—makes tough cuts tender.
✅ Use high heat—creates authentic char and crust.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium salt + boost flavor with extra garlic and citrus
→ Skip added salt in salsa toppings
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 8g/serving (with corn tortillas)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap tortillas for butter lettuce cups
→ Net carbs drop to 3g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate steak up to 24 hours
→ Cooked steak keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ With Mexican street corn or grilled veggies
→ As a taco bar for parties
→ Over cauliflower rice for “taco bowl”

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