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Three Mexican beef tacos in corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, salsa, and lime wedges.

Classic Mexican Beef Tacos

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Juicy lime-marinated beef tacos with cumin, garlic, warm corn tortillas, salsa, cilantro, and onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Shallow dish
  • Grill or cast-iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Marinate the Beef:
  1. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
Assemble:
  1. Warm the tortillas. Fill with sliced beef and finish with onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4g

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.