Street-Style Steak Tacos Recipe
A while back I asked blogger Neyssa of Latina Misfit on a Mission to share some Latin-inspired recipes, and she knocked it out of the park. So when I wanted a really good street taco recipe for the blog, she was the first person I asked. Here's her take.
What Makes a Taco "Street Style"?
Street tacos are the small, quick, grab-and-go tacos you'd order a few at a time from a food truck. The toppings are simple, but the flavor is big.
Most of us make ground beef or turkey tacos at home because they're cheap and easy (Taco Tuesday, anyone?). Street tacos are a fun way to branch out. Try different meats, different toppings, even different wrappers.
For this version, the star is lime-marinated steak, and the supporting act is chimichurri, a bright, herby sauce made from cilantro, parsley, fresh oregano, garlic, lime, salt, and pepper. You'll need a food processor or blender to make it, and once you try it you'll want it on every steak you cook. Gimme Some Oven has an excellent chimichurri recipe.
Beyond that, all you need is crumbly queso fresco, pico de gallo (store-bought is fine), Mexican crema, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 1 pound steak (most cuts work; flank, skirt, or sirloin are great)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of ½ to 1 lime
- 8 small soft corn tortillas
Toppings (as much as you like):
- Chimichurri
- Queso fresco
- Pico de gallo
- Mexican crema
- Fresh lime wedges
Directions
- Marinate. In a large bowl, toss the steak with the oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lime juice. Let it sit 10 to 15 minutes.
- Sear. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak 3 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and how done you like it. Flip only once so it stays tender.
- Rest and chop. Let the steak rest on a plate for a few minutes, then cut it into small, bite-size pieces.
- Assemble. Warm the tortillas, add about 2 tablespoons of steak to each, pile on your toppings, and serve right away.
More Street Taco Ideas
- Chicken with an avocado-cilantro cream sauce
- Slow cooker shredded pork with a smoky chipotle crema
- Fish or shrimp in romaine lettuce wraps with mango-lime salsa
What to Serve With Them
Round out the meal with our Chorizo Spanish Rice and some sweet fried plantains.
