These Low Calorie Carne Asada Steak Street Tacos are just 348 calorie for 2 tacos, and have over 33g of protein!. This low calorie carne asada taco recipe is packed full of flavor, and is extra easy to make. I used my famous Carne Asada Tacos Marinade to make these grilled steak tacos, and cut calories from the marinade by eliminating most of the oil.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Juice of 4 limes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skirt steak
- Olive Oil Spray
Low Calorie Carne Asada Steak Street Tacos
Healthy Carne Asada Steak Street Tacos Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep (or make party pitchers) by making the drink and skipping the ice. Then cover (jars are great for this) and store for later.
Storage: Will hold for 2 days in the fridge, or add to the freezer for a month.
Serving: Pour over ice and enjoy.
Low Calorie Carne Asada Steak Street Tacos
Low Calorie Carne Asada Steak Street Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
Steak Tacos Marinade:
- Juice of 4 limes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skirt steak
- Olive Oil Spray
Toppings for Carne Asada Tacos:
- 16 corn tortillas
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped white onions
- 2 limes cut into wedges
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
How to Make Carne Asada:
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, vinegar, and pepper and blend until smooth. Transfer the marinade to a resealable gallon bag. Add the steak, seal the bag, and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan on the stove top to high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, and discard. Then lightly spray the steak with olive oil spray.
- Grill the steak for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until it reaches your desired doneness.
How to Assemble Street Tacos:
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and steam in the microwave according to package.
- To each steamed tortilla add 2 oz of carne asada, top with cilantro, onions and if you desire, cheese.
- Serve hot with lime wedges, your favorite hot sauce, salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published May 18, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 1, 2023 by Audrey Johns
