Mexican Street Tacos

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos made with carne asada, topped with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

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Prep Time 1 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 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
1 lime cut into wedges

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keyword authentic Mexican, carne asada, Easy Recipes, Mexican Street Tacos, street food, tacos

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