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Three delicious Mexican Street Tacos filled with dark seasoned meat, topped with diced white onion and cilantro.

Easy Mexican Street Tacos

This recipe provides a quick and satisfying way to make Mexican street tacos at home, capturing authentic flavors without a long preparation time. It is suitable for busy individuals and families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Marinade
  • 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 1/2-inch pieces
For Serving
  • 12 Mini flour tortillas warmed
  • 0.75 cup Red onion diced
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Gallon size Ziploc bag
  • Large cast iron skillet

Method
 

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

Notes

This quick version of street tacos brings back the flavors of market food. It is a family favorite for weeknight meals.

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