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Mexican Street Tacos

Delicious and authentic Mexican street tacos filled with marinated meat, fresh toppings, and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 lb skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup salsa your choice

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Marinate the Steak
  1. Add the skirt steak to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Prepare the Tacos
  1. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  3. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced steak on each tortilla and topping with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  4. Serve with salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can also add avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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