Mexican Street Tacos
Delicious and customizable Mexican street tacos featuring grilled meat and fresh toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Taco Base
- 1 pound corn tortillas Fresh corn tortillas are recommended.
- 1 pound grilled chicken or beef, cubed or sliced Choose your preferred protein.
Toppings
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro enhances flavor.
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 lime, cut into wedges For squeezing over tacos.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- sliced radishes (optional) For garnish.
- avocado slices (optional) For garnish.
- hot sauce (optional) For drizzling on tacos.
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm your tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and flexible. Keep them warm in a clean towel.
- Season the grilled chicken or beef with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned meat and cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- Prepare your toppings by dicing the onions and tomatoes, chopping the cilantro, and slicing the lime into wedges.
Assembly
- Once the meat is done cooking, assemble the tacos. Take a warm tortilla, add a scoop of the meat, and top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and tomatoes.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side, allowing everyone to squeeze lime over their tacos according to taste. Add sliced radishes, avocado, or hot sauce if desired.
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Notes
For best flavor, marinate meat overnight. Use fresh ingredients for toppings to enhance taste. You can also try variations such as grilled shrimp or fish, or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.