Slow Cooker Carne Asada Tacos
Slow Cooker Carne Asada Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner. Flank steak is marinated in citrus, cumin, and spices while it cooks low and slow all day. The meat is so tender that it's then shredded with a fork and served in a warm corn tortilla.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
For the Meat
- 3 lbs flank steak
- 2 medium limes (juice only)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Optional Ingredients
- Corn tortillas, pico de gallo, avocado, or other taco ingredients.
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together all ingredients (except flank steak).
- Place flank steak in slow cooker, pour marinade over steak. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours.
- When steak is cooked through, shred with a fork. Serve with your favorite taco ingredients.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg