Street Tacos
Yield: 12 tacos
Calories: 192kcal
My street tacos recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a fun and casual dinner party. Plus, the combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors makes these tacos irresistible!
Ingredients
Steak Marinade
- ¼ cup (75 ml) olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, optional
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ pounds (818 g) skirt steak, flank steak, or flap meat
Steak Tacos
- 12 corn or flour tortillas, 4" size
- ½ cup (65 g) diced white onions
- ½ cup (4 g) cilantro leaves
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the Marinade - In a medium bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano (if using), and chili powder.
- Prepare the Meat - Cut the steak into ½-inch pieces.
- Marinate the Steak - Add the steak to the marinade, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Stir before using.
- Cook the Steak - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, carefully add the meat in a single layer. Sear for about 2 minutes, then saute until no longer pink on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas - Heat a pan over medium heat. Cook the tortillas on each side until warm and lightly browned, about 10 to 15 seconds per side. Wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
- To Serve - Fill the tortillas with the steak, then top with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Marinate the steak for up to 8 hours.
- Storing: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Cover and microwave in 15 to 30-second increments until hot.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute soy sauce for coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari.
- Grilling the Steak: Do not cut the steak into smaller pieces. Marinate for 1 to 8 hours. Heat grill to 400 to 450ºF (204 to 232ºC). Cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the meat registers 125 to 130ºF (52 to 54ºC) for medium-rare, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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