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Carne asada is traditionally made from thin-cut skirt or flank steak grilled hot and fast, then sliced thin against the grain. Standard planning guidance is about 1/2 pound of raw beef per person, which yields enough sliced meat for tacos, burritos, or a plated main with rice and beans.
Source: Based on standard Mexican-restaurant and catering guidance of about 1/2 pound of raw skirt or flank steak per person for carne asada.
About 1/2 pound of raw skirt or flank steak per person is a standard planning figure for tacos or a plated meal.
Both work well — skirt steak is thinner and more marbled with a slightly beefier flavor, while flank steak is leaner and a bit larger; either should be marinated and sliced thin against the grain.
The 1/2 lb per person estimate works well for both since tacos use less meat per serving but people typically eat several; for a very generous full-plate dinner you can round up to about 2/3 lb per person.
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