Classic Mexican Beef Tacos
Juicy lime-marinated beef tacos with cumin, garlic, warm corn tortillas, salsa, cilantro, and onion.
Equipment
- Shallow dish
- Grill or cast-iron skillet
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 1/2 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp avocado or neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Tacos
- 12 pieces small corn tortillas warmed
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 large limes cut into wedges
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
- Whisk the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a shallow dish. Add the steak and turn to coat. Rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
Grill and Slice:
- Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet until very hot. Cook the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
Assemble:
- Warm the tortillas. Fill with sliced beef and finish with onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Do not skip the resting time before slicing.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a towel.
- Slice across the grain for the most tender tacos.
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4g