Amazing Grilled Steak Street Tacos

Let’s be real – street tacos are the best. There’s something about their simplicity and deliciousness that always hits the spot. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion – a quick snack, a small meal, or even a party dish.

The first time I had street tacos was during a trip to Laredo, Texas. It was from a food truck, and they were delicious. The street tacos recipe is simple but effective: corn tortillas, meat (usually beef or chicken), cilantro, onions, and salsa.

The key is in the freshness of the ingredients and the cooking method. The tortillas are grilled or fried until they’re soft and slightly charred, then filled with meat that’s been cooked until it’s moist and flavorful. The result is a taco that’s full of flavor and texture, and it’s easy to see why street tacos have become so popular.

I prefer to grill my meat over charcoals, but if you choose to do in a frying pan, it will taste fine as well. Flank steak is a lean cut of beef that is full of flavor. When cooked properly, it is juicy and tender.

The key to have a delicious juicy meat is to ensure the meat is medium rare, let it sit for five to ten minutes before cutting. When ready to cut, you’ll want to slice the steak thinly, and most importantly, against the grain.

Amazing Grilled Mexican Street Tacos

It’s a simple and quick recipe to make your flank steak more flavorful. All you need is 1 hour of marinating before throwing it onto the skillet for some tacos with diced onions and cilantro (or lime) juice!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Equipment

• Grill

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 ½ lbs flank steak
• 12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
• ¾ cup onions – red or white
• fresh cilantro
• Limes cut into wedges

Instructions

 

• Preheat the grill to 350F
• In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tbsp of olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Salt to taste
• Cut the flank steak to where you can rub the mixture on the entire surface of the meat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour. Turn it occasionally.
• Take it to the grill and cook each side for 5-6 minutes or till the internal temperature reach 145F. Be careful not to overcook; otherwise, the meat is not tender enough.
• Place the tortillas on the grill until they are soft and lightly charred. You'll want to slice the steak thinly against the grain.
• Serve the steak in tortillas, topped with the cilantro, onion, and lime

Notes

Street tacos go well with avocados, beans, and rice. Slice up some avocados and enjoy.