Prep time: 1 hr 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Total time: 1 hr 30 mins| Yield: 6 SERVINGS
Make this authentic carne asada street tacos at home with this easy Mexican Street Tacos recipe. It’s easy and quick, you’ll be amazed by the result! All you need to do is mix the marinade ingredients, add the chicken, and set it aside to marinate for an hour. When the steak is ready, sear in the skillet with the marinade until done. No special equipment is needed or fancy ingredients. Serve the steak in tortillas and top the tacos with some diced onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of fresh lime juice.
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs. skirt steak, cut into 1/2” pieces
2 tbsp canola oil, divided
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 c. diced red onion
12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN STREET TACOS
Step 1: Place the soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a medium bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Place the soy sauce mixture and steak in a gallon size Ziplock bag or large bowl. Set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag often.
Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the rest of the 1 tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the steak and marinade to the skillet and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until the steak has browned and the marinade has reduced, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro, and lime. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. skirt steak, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 tbsp canola oil, divided
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 c. diced red onion
- 12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Step 1: Place the soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a medium bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Place the soy sauce mixture and steak in a gallon size Ziplock bag or large bowl. Set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag often.
Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the rest of the 1 tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the steak and marinade to the skillet and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until the steak has browned and the marinade has reduced, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro, and lime. Enjoy!
