Crock Pot Carne Asada Tacos (Printable)

Street tacos feature savory carne asada, spices, fresh cilantro and mini tortillas for bold flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 3 pounds flank steak

→ Seasoning and Aromatics

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
04 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Vegetables and Herbs

09 - 1/2 white onion, chopped
10 - 1 bundle cilantro, chopped

→ Liquids

11 - 1 cup beef broth
12 - 2 fresh limes, juiced

→ Fat

13 - 1/4 cup butter

→ Base

14 - 24 mini corn tortillas

# Directions:

01 - Arrange flank steak in the base of the crock pot and coat evenly with olive oil.
02 - In a bowl, blend minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin. Distribute spice blend thoroughly over the steak.
03 - Scatter chopped onion and cilantro over the steak. Drizzle the juice of one lime over the contents.
04 - Pour beef broth into the crock pot, ensuring it surrounds the steak.
05 - Cover securely. Cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
06 - Using forks, shred the cooked beef. Pour over the juice from the remaining lime for added freshness.
07 - Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Fry corn tortillas in the melted butter for 1 minute per side until flexible.
08 - Let tortillas cool slightly. Layer shredded beef over each tortilla and top with preferred garnishes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses a slow cooker for almost zero hands-on effort
  • The beef comes out mouthwateringly tender
  • Bold spices and fresh toppings give every taco intense flavor
  • Great for parties and crowds
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prepping makes excellent leftovers
  • Naturally gluten free if you use pure corn tortillas
  • Easy to double or triple for feeding a crowd
03 -
  • Always sear or toast your tortillas before filling to keep them from breaking and to boost their flavor
  • Let the beef rest for a few minutes after shredding to soak up all the juices and become extra moist
  • Serve everything buffet style and let everyone build tacos their own way for parties or family dinners

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