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Mexican Street Tacos

Mexican Street Tacos

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos with carne asada, topped with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1.5 pounds skirt steak cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 12 mini flour tortillas warmed
  • 0.75 cup diced red onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
  • In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and marinade, and cook, stirring often, until steak has browned and marinade has reduced, about 5-6 minutes, or until desired doneness.
  • Serve steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro and lime.

Notes

Perfect for a quick and tasty meal at home, these tacos capture the essence of street food in Mexico.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword authentic, carne asada, easy recipe, homemade, Mexican Street Tacos, tacos
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