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š·ļø Mexicanš Easy
Authentic Street Tacos
Tender seasoned beef in soft corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and onions.
ā4.6(198 reviews)
šØāš³by Chef Carlos Mendez
ā²ļø 40 min
Total Time
15m prep + 25m cook
š„ 4
Servings
š Easy
Difficulty
Perfect for easy cooks
Calories
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š Ingredients
1
Beef chuck roast2 lbs
š” Cut into chunks
2
Corn tortillas16 small
3
White onion1 medium
š” Finely diced
4
Fresh cilantro1/2 cup
š” Chopped
5
Lime2 limes
š” Cut into wedges
6
Chili powder2 tsp
7
Cumin1 tsp
8
Salt1 tsp
9
Garlic3 cloves
š” Minced
šØāš³ Instructions
1
Season the beef
ā±ļø 5 minSeason beef chunks with chili powder, cumin, salt, and minced garlic.
š” Pro Tip: Let beef sit with seasoning for better flavor penetration
2
Cook the beef
ā±ļø 20 minCook seasoned beef in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
š” Pro Tip: Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming
3
Shred the beef
ā±ļø 3 minUsing two forks, shred the cooked beef into bite-sized pieces.
š” Pro Tip: Beef should be tender enough to shred easily
4
Warm tortillas
ā±ļø 5 minWarm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over gas flame until pliable.
š” Pro Tip: Wrap in damp towel to keep warm while preparing
5
Assemble tacos
ā±ļø 2 minPlace shredded beef on warm tortillas, top with diced onion and cilantro.
š” Pro Tip: Don't overfill - 2-3 tablespoons of meat per taco is perfect
6
Serve
ā±ļø 1 minServe immediately with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce.
š” Pro Tip: Squeeze lime over tacos just before eating for best flavor
š·ļø Recipe Tags
#tacos#mexican#beef#street-food#authentic