Description
Savor authentic Mexican Street Tacos that bring fiesta flavors straight from Mexico’s bustling streets. Perfectly seasoned meats, fresh cilantro, and zesty onions create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) carne asada or pork shoulder, diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Tortillas and Toppings:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
Serving:
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a flavorful marinade by combining olive oil and spices in a large bowl, ensuring the diced meat is thoroughly coated with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Allow the seasoned meat to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking surface for the marinated meat.
- Transfer the meat to the hot cooking surface, searing and stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes until fully browned and cooked through.
- Simultaneously, warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for approximately 30 seconds per side, creating soft and pliable wrappers.
- Stack the heated tortillas in a clean dish towel to maintain warmth and prevent drying.
- Construct tacos by placing a generous portion of cooked meat onto each warm tortilla.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped red onion and cilantro over the meat.
- Garnish with lime wedges to allow diners to squeeze fresh citrus juice over their tacos.
- Serve immediately while the tacos are hot, ensuring maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using flank steak, skirt steak, or chicken for varied protein options.
- Boost marinade intensity by adding fresh minced garlic or replacing dried spices with fresh herbs like oregano for deeper flavor profile.
- Prevent tortillas from breaking by double-layering corn tortillas or briefly dipping them in warm water before heating for increased flexibility.
- Reduce cooking time by slicing meat into thinner, smaller pieces to ensure faster and more even cooking without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg