AIP Friendly Carne Asada Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Smoky, citrus-marinated steak piled into crisp butter lettuce cups is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while checking every box for an elimination-style way of eating. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, lime, garlic, and a warm blend of turmeric and ginger to build deep, complex flavor without any nightshades or grain-based ingredients in sight. After a quick rest on a screaming-hot grill, the steak gets sliced thin against the grain and loaded into cool, tender lettuce leaves that act as the perfect natural wrapper. The bright mango-cucumber salsa on top is the real showstopper — sweet, tangy, and refreshing in a way that makes you forget you're skipping tortillas entirely. Sliced avocado adds richness and rounds everything out beautifully. This recipe makes four generous servings, so it's an easy weeknight win or a casual dinner worth sharing.
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4 servings
For the steak
- 1 ½ lb skirt steak or flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
For the fresh salsa
- 1 cup mango, finely diced (from about 1 medium mango)
- 1 cup english cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, whisk together the orange juice, 3 tbsp lime juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, dried oregano, turmeric, ginger, and 1 tsp salt until combined. Add the skirt steak, seal or cover, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- 2
While the steak marinates, combine the mango, cucumber, red onion, 3 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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