Street Tacos
These authentic street tacos are packed with tender, seasoned meat, fresh onions, and bright cilantro, all nestled in warm corn tortillas for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling
- 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or chicken breast (or use a mix of meats)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
- 12 pieces small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 piece lime, cut into wedges
Optional Toppings
- salsa for serving
- guacamole for serving
- hot sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. If using steak, slice it into thin strips. For chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes for steak or 6-8 minutes for chicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
Warming Tortillas
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium heat. Warm the corn tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds on each side, until soft and pliable.
- Stack them on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Assembling Tacos
- Fill each tortilla with a portion of the cooked meat.
- Top generously with chopped onions and cilantro, and squeeze a bit of lime juice over each taco.
Serving
- Arrange the tacos on a platter and serve immediately with lime wedges and your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for a better flavor, don’t overcrowd the pan while cooking meat, warm tortillas properly to enhance flavor, and serve tacos immediately for the best texture.