Amazing Street Tacos Tuesday Recipe

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Toss meat to coat.
  5. 5Toss meat to coat.
  6. 6Toss meat to coat.
  7. 7Let sit 10–15 minutes (or up to overnight).
  8. 8Let sit 10–15 minutes (or up to overnight).
  9. 9Let sit 10–15 minutes (or up to overnight).
  10. 10Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
  11. 11Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
  12. 12Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
  13. 13Cook meat 3–4 minutes per side until charred and juicy.
  14. 14Cook meat 3–4 minutes per side until charred and juicy.
  15. 15Cook meat 3–4 minutes per side until charred and juicy.
  16. 16Let meat rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.
  17. 17Let meat rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.
  18. 18Let meat rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.
  19. 19Heat corn tortillas directly in a dry skillet until soft and lightly charred.
  20. 20Heat corn tortillas directly in a dry skillet until soft and lightly charred.
  21. 21Heat corn tortillas directly in a dry skillet until soft and lightly charred.
  22. 22Add sliced meat, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  23. 23Add sliced meat, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  24. 24Add sliced meat, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  25. 25Serve immediately.
  26. 26Serve immediately.
  27. 27Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Juice lime juice
  • 1 Juice lime juice
  • 1 Juice lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • Small corn tortillas
  • Small corn tortillas
  • Small corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges
  • Optional salsa roja or verde
  • Optional salsa roja or verde
  • Optional salsa roja or verde

Equipment

bowlskillet or grill pan

Tips

  • For a chicken version, use boneless chicken thighs.
  • For extra juicy tacos, chop the meat instead of slicing.
  • Don't overload toppings for street-style tacos.
  • Double the meat when serving a crowd.