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Mexican Street Tacos

Mexican Street Tacos

Delicious and authentic Mexican street tacos with carne asada, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

Marinade 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

Taco Ingredients

  • 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
 

Preparation 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

Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy the authentic flavors of Mexican street tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword carne asada, easy recipes, Mexican Street Tacos, quick meals, street food, tacos
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