Street Tacos

small tacos on a white platter with lime and onions for toppings

4.34 from 6 votes

Authentic street tacos filled with tender, juicy steak, cilantro, onion and a squeeze of fresh lime for bright flavor you'll want to savor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

2 pounds flank steak cut into cubes
¼ cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons lime juice about two limes, juiced
3 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 large orange sliced, about a ½ cup orange slices

Toppings

12 mini corn tortillas
1 medium onion chopped, about 1 cup
½ cup cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons sliced limes (one lime) to squeeze over the top

Instructions

Stovetop

Chop steak into 1" cubes and lace in a large sealable bag, add soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili powder and orange slices. Seal, shake and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
¼ cup soy sauce, 4 tablespoons lime juice, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 large orange
Drain excess marinade and transfer steak to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until steak reaches desired doneness or 145℉.
Warm tortillas. Layer 2 tortillas and fill with meat. Top with cilantro, onion and a squeeze of lime.
12 mini corn tortillas, 1 medium onion, ½ cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons sliced limes

Broil

Adjust the top rack to sit just 4 inches below broiler. Preheat broiler to high.
Chop steak into 1" cubes. In a large sealable bag, add steak, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili powder and orange slices. Seal, shake and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
Drain and place steak on a foil-lined baking sheet, broiling 4 minutes per side or until it reaches 145℉ or desired temperature.
Warm tortillas. Layer 2 tortillas and fill with meat. Top with cilantro, onion and a squeeze of lime.

Air Fryer

Preheat air fryer to 400℉. Lightly spray basket with oil.
Chop steak into 1" cubes. Add steak to a large sealable bag. Add soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili powder and orange slices. Seal, shake and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
Place marinated, cubed meat in air fryer basket. Cook at 400℉ approximately 8 minutes.
Warm tortillas. Layer 2 tortillas and fill with meat. Top with cilantro, onion and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Refer to steak temperature chart to achieve desired temperature.

If you do not have time to marinate, use 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons of chili powder to season the steak and follow instructions.

Substitutions

Flank Steak or Skirt Steak

Corn or Flour Tortillas

Storage Tips

Store cooked meat in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer to refrigerator, heat on stovetop or in microwave until meat is heated all the way through.

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