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Carne Asada Tacos {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Options}

An easy and delicious taco dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb. flank steak
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • Garnish: favorite taco toppings
  • Side: salad
  • Side: rice

Instructions

  • Chop the fresh cilantro.
  • Place the flank steak into the base of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, minced garlic and chopped cilantro.
  • Pour the sauce over the meat. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Once finished cooking, shred the beef with 2 forks and mix into the sauce. Assemble the meat into the tortillas with your favorite taco toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese.
  • Prepare salad.
  • Cook the rice.
  • Serve Carne Asada Tacos with salad and rice.

Instant Pot Cooking Directions

  • Add the flake steak into the insert. Pour the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, cilantro over the steak. Gently stir to combine. Close the lid and set to Sealing. Cook on High, Manual for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Let pressure release naturally. Keep on warm mode until ready to serve - shred or slice the beef into the sauce, then strain and serve into tacos with favorite toppings and sides.