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calle tacos (street tacos)

(1 rating)
Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I’ve eaten street tacos in Southern California, New Mexico, and in Mexico; the one thing that I’ve discovered is that there is no such thing as a “traditional” street taco. Each vendor will add his or her own “special” touches to the dish, and make it their own personal culinary creation. There are, however, a few things that characterize a good street taco: they are all about the meat (not the toppings), and they are usually served on a freshly made flour tortilla… Sorry Taco Bell. Serve it up with an excellent margarita, and I’m in heaven.

(1 rating)
yield 4 (two tacos each)
prep time 18 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For calle tacos (street tacos)

  • 1 lb
    flank steak
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 md
    lime, just the juice
  • 1 tsp
    salt, kosher variety
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • cotija cheese (or other cheese of your choice), optional
  • pica de gallo, or salsa (optional)

How To Make calle tacos (street tacos)

  • 1
    Gather your ingredients
  • 2
    Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or large ziplock bag.
  • 3
    Add the flank steak, coat completely, and then place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 4
    Chef's Tip: Marinades need time to work their magic. While you're sleeping the ingredients are getting acquainted.
  • 5
    Chef's Note: I'm using flank steak, but street tacos can be fish, chicken, pork, shrimp.. and you are still using the same marinade. However, if you're using seafood, then only marinate for 1 hour.
  • 6
    Remove the steak from the marinade.
  • 7
    Place a pan over high heat.
  • 8
    Add oil to the pan.
  • 9
    Place the flank steak into the pan.
  • 10
    Cook 5 to 7 minutes on one side, and then repeat for the second side.
  • 11
    Remove to a cutting board, and allow it to rest for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • 12
    Slice into thin strips, across the grain.
  • 13
    Roughly chop the strips into bite sized pieces.
  • 14
    Add the meat to a freshly made (warm) flour tortilla.
  • 15
    Add a bit of pica de gallo, or salsa, and a bit of cheese. Enjoy.
  • 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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