Description
Street tacos are a vibrant culinary delight that encapsulate the essence of Mexico in every bite. These handheld wonders feature warm corn tortillas filled with succulent carne asada, topped with zesty onions and fresh cilantro. Perfect for any occasion, they offer an exciting and customizable dining experience that brings friends and family together. Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy a memorable meal that celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 lb flank steak (carne asada)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate carne asada in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for about 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated meat for 3-5 minutes on each side until done. Let it rest before slicing.
- While resting, chop onion and cilantro, adding lime juice to enhance flavor.
- Warm each tortilla in a skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Slice rested carne asada thinly and assemble by placing meat on tortillas topped with onions and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 street tacos (approx. 150g total)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg