Bring bold island flavor to taco night with these Hawaiian Carne Asada Tacos. Tender flank steak is marinated with fresh orange juice, olive oil, and Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix for a savory, citrusy marinade with just the right amount of spice.
Grill or pan-fry the steak, slice it thin, and pile it into warm tortillas with cilantro, onion, fresh lime, and all your favorite taco toppings. It’s an easy way to bring a little Hawaiʻi flavor to your next taco night.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4–2 lbs. flank steak
- Optional: Butterfly horizontally for a thinner cut
- 3–3 1/2 tablespoons Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 navel oranges, for tenderizing
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 onion, diced, for garnish
- Fresh limes, juiced or sliced for garnish
- Flour taco tortillas
- Optional: hot sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, peppers, or your favorite taco toppings
Preparation
- Cut the flank steak into 2–3 pieces and place it in a large resealable bag with the orange juice. Allow the steak to tenderize for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Drain the orange juice before continuing.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with 3–3 1/2 tablespoons of Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the marinade to the steak and coat evenly. Allow the steak to marinate for approximately 20–30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill or pan-fry the steak for approximately 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the cooking time to your preferred doneness.
- Remove the steak from the heat and allow it to rest for approximately 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the tacos with sliced carne asada, cilantro, diced onion, and fresh lime juice. Add hot sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, peppers, or any other toppings you love.
Make It Your Own
Serve your Hawaiian Carne Asada in flour tortillas, corn tortillas, over steamed rice, or on top of a fresh taco salad. Add avocado, grilled peppers, shredded cabbage, salsa, or your favorite hot sauce to make it your own.
Som’ Good Tip
One 3-ounce bag of Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix can make enough marinade for approximately three batches, so keep the rest on hand for another taco night, grilled chicken, vegetables, or your next island-inspired creation.
Product Used in This Recipe
Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix
Bring bold island flavor to your kitchen with Som’ Good Hawaiian Chili Mix. This versatile seasoning blend is delicious with beef, chicken, pork, tacos, chili, vegetables, and more.
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