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These Steak Street Tacos are simple, full of flavor, and made in 30 minutes. Loaded with seasoned flank steak and topped with diced avocados, radishes, cilantro, and Cojita Cheese, these tacos are perfect for any Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo event.

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I don’t know what it is about tacos but I love them! Maybe it’s the fact that you can create your own combination of flavors using different seasonings, toppings, or maybe it’s that they are easy to make and eat. These Steak Street Tacos have all of that and they are mini so they easily can be eaten on the go.

Street tacos are very popular in Mexico but I think they are widely popular here, too. Thanks to the growth of food trucks, we can enjoy so many different foods, like these steak tacos or this delicious Mexican Street Corn recipe.

Steak Street Tacos

I definitely need to make these again, they were such a hit. Warm corn tortillas filled with tender flank steak seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning and topped with a variety of vegetables, Cojita cheese, and a delicious creamy sauce. Can’t go wrong.

This recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, which makes it super easy to get dinner on the table fast. While this recipe makes 8 tacos, it’s so easy to double or triple when you have a crowd over for Taco Tuesday or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

You can prep everything ahead of time and set up a taco bar so everyone can make their own street tacos which saves you time assembling and serving!

Whether you choose to broil the flank steak, use a grill pan, or a grill, the steak will turn out deliciously juicy and tender. We served the steak street tacos with sliced radishes, Cojita cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Pico de gallo, salsa, and/or guacamole would be delicious choices, as well.

What is a Street Taco?

A street taco typically has a small corn tortilla versus the crunchy shell or larger flour tortilla most American tacos have. The tortillas are usually small and double stacked to easily eat with one hand. Street tacos are served open faced so you can pile on favorite toppings then fold them in half to eat them. Street tacos can be filled with grilled chicken, beef, pork or fish.

What is the best kind of beef to use in Street Tacos?

Flank, or skirt steak is the best cut of beef to use in street tacos. Flank steak is a bit leaner but both work well for the quick cooking you need to do for this recipe.

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning:

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 t. smoked paprika
1½ teaspoons. fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Other Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1¼ pounds flank or skirt steak
Sea salt, to taste
16 mini corn tortillas (4.5” diameter)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, to serve

Toppings:

Sliced radishes
Cojita cheese
diced avocado
cilantro
Pico de gallo
guacamole

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How to Make Steak Street Tacos

Step 1

Prepare the taco seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and one tablespoon taco seasoning together in a medium bowl and set aside.

seasoned sour cream mixture in white bowl

Step 3

Place the top oven rack in the second position from top and pre-heat broiler to “High.” Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Place a large 12” cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Place the flank steak on the prepared baking sheet and evenly brush the olive oil over both sides. Evenly sprinkle one tablespoon taco seasoning over the steak. Generously season with sea salt before turning. Repeat on the other side with the remaining taco seasoning and a little more salt.

Step 5

Place the steak under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until it reaches the desired level of doneness. Tip: See this chart for recommended internal temperatures for beef.

Step 6

While the steak is broiling, add two corn tortillas to the hot skillet. Heat until they are warmed through and develop a bit of color, approximately 30 seconds to one minute. Flip with tongs and repeat on the remaining side. Transfer the warmed tortillas to a large sheet of aluminum foil (or a tortilla warmer, if you have one). Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Wrap the tortillas in the aluminum foil while working on the rest to keep warm.

Step 7

When ready, remove the steak from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting against the grain into thin slices. Transfer the steak to a medium bowl and toss with the fresh lime juice. Set aside. Tip: Continue warming the rest of the tortillas while the steak rests.

Step 8

To serve, layer two tortillas together, as shown, and add some of the seasoned steak and your choice of toppings, such as sliced radishes, crumbled Cojita cheese, diced avocado, or fresh cilantro. Top each taco with a dollop of the seasoned sour cream mixture and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

If Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes are popular in your house, make double or triple batches of the taco seasoning to have on hand. This mixture can be stored in an airtight container for several months.
Assemble all ingredients and measuring spoons/cups on the counter before beginning.
Heat large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat while the broiler warms up.
Warm the tortillas while the steak is under the broiler.
Cojita cheese is a crumbly, salty Mexican cheese made from cows’ milk. It is often available in larger grocery stores or specialty shops. If it is unavailable in your area, crumbled Feta cheese is a common, although not perfect, substitute.
For best results, broil the steak whole and slice against the grain into thin pieces after resting for 5 minutes. This will ensure each bite is tender and juicy.
Serve the tacos with Mexican Street Corn or this easy and quick Mexican Rice.

Steak Street Tacos

These Steak Street Tacos are simple, full of flavor, and made in 30 minutes. Loaded with seasoned flank steak and topped with diced avocadoes, radishes, cilantro, and Cojita Cheese, these tacos are perfect for any Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo event.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: bbq beef sandwiches, steak street tacos, steak tacos, tacos

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings: tacos