Best Mexican Steak Tacos Recipes

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ARRACHERA (MEXICAN SKIRT STEAK FOR TACOS)



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This is a recipe for traditional arrachera, which is a thinly sliced skirt steak with seasonings. The longer it marinates, the more robust the flavor will be. Heat tortillas on the grill or in the microwave. Serve the arrachera with warmed tortillas and your favorite taco toppings, such as onion, cilantro, hot sauce, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Provided by melodie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds thinly sliced skirt steaks (arrachera)
2 limes, juiced
3 (.18 ounce) packets sazon with coriander and annatto
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya® All-Purpose Seasoning with Cumin)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Mexican beer

Steps:

  • Place a single layer of steak in a shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle a portion of lime juice, sazon, and adobo seasoning. Top with chopped onion pieces. Repeat layers until all pieces of steak are seasoned. Pour beer over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Discard marinade. Grill steak until lightly charred on the outside but still slightly tender in the center for medium doneness, 6 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS



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Here's a traditional Mexican main dish prepared with a twist! The fruity salsa cools off the spicy pesto, and in my opinion, definitely makes the dish. Try it on chicken or pork, too. -Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (1 to 2 pounds)
CILANTRO PESTO:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 habanero pepper
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA:
1 medium mango, peeled and halved
2/3 pound fresh pineapple, cut into 3 spears
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled pitted and halved
1 medium red onion, chopped
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS



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This is super easy to make and something I prefer over ground beef tacos! If I'm not making carnita tacos I'm making this one ;) Place in warm or fried corn tortillas and served with your favorite taco toppings. I like lettuce, onion, avocado and salsa myself ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs flank steaks
2 medium limes, juice of
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper seasoning (or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, marinate the steak in the juice of the two limes, a small handful of cilantro, garlic pepper (or garlic powder and black pepper), and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil. Flip the steak and season the other side.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least an hour or two.
  • Grill the steak for 8-10 minutes on each side, until medium-rare (or medium, if desired). Let the steak rest off the grill for 15-20 minutes.
  • Thinly slice, and chopped into pieces if desired.
  • Place in warm or fried corn tortillas and served with your favorite taco toppings. I like lettuce, onion, avocado and salsa myself ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.5, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 123.6, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 48.2

MEXICAN - SIZZLING STEAK TACOS



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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - Mexico, Courtesy of Mission Foods. To serve, have diners assemble their own tacos at the table.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 corn tortillas
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 bell peppers, green, sweet, bell, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb skirt steak (or Flank Steak)
1 -2 jalapeno, small, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups corn, cooked
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, sea
1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground, fresh

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the bell pepper and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer the sauted vegetables to a small bowl.
  • Add the steak to the same skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Next add the jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste and transfer the meat to a heated bowl.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, vinegar, and oil, set aside until needed.
  • Warm the tortillas over a gas flame or electric burner until they begin to color, then transfer to a napkin-lined basket.
  • Put everything on the table and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.4, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 7, Protein 31.2

MEXICAN STEAK TACOS



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This is a good recipe serving 2 people, but can be increased to serve more.The recipe comes from Ortega, but I found it in a local newspaper.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag long grain boil-in-the-bag rice
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon taco sauce
1 tablespoon salsa, any variety
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb sirloin steak
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced green chilies
4 taco shells
4 lime wedges
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook Rice.
  • Meanwhile, combine cumin, garlic powder, taco sauce, salsa, salt and rub over both sides of steak.
  • Spray broiler pan with cooking spray; place steak on pan; Broil 4 minutes each side or until desired doneness (or cook on outside grill); cut steak into thin slices.
  • Combine rice, tomatoes and chiles, place mixture in shells.
  • Top rice mixture with beef slices.
  • Squeeze juice from limes over beef; top with sour cream, if desired, Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1172.6, Fat 59.3, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 4352.1, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 15.7, Protein 74

MEXICAN-STYLE CUMIN-PEPPER STEAK TACOS



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Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 37

For the Steaks:
2 pounds flat-iron steaks
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 limes
For the Poblano Sauce:
4 large poblano peppers
1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
4 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 jalapeño peppers
4 to 6 medium tomatillos
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
Drizzle of agave or light honey such as Acacia
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
For the Peppers and Onions:
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
1 large red bell or frying pepper, sliced
1 large green frying, mild or bell pepper, sliced
1 large red onion, halved and sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
Salt and pepper
Splash of dry sherry or white wine
16 corn tortillas 4-6 inch, charred in hot dry pan on both sides
Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves, for filling
Fixin's:
Sliced Radishes
Cilantro leaves
Sliced avocado
Sour cream or Mexican crema
Shredded Manchego cheese
Lime-picked red onions (red onions dressed with salt, pepper and lime juice) or chopped raw onions

Steps:

  • Bring the steaks to room temperature and coat lightly in olive or canola oil. Combine cumin, granulated garlic and onion, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl and rub into the meat. Let stand covered for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly spray or drizzle the poblanos, onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers with olive oil, and roast until peppers and tomatillos charred and the onions are tender. Take the garlic out when light golden and tender, the peppers may need turning as well. Cool peppers in a covered bowl then peel and seed. In a food processor, combine the peppers, onions, garlic and tomatillos with cilantro, honey, cumin, lime juice and salt, and pulse to chop or purée to your desired consistency; adjust seasonings to taste. Heat a griddle or grill pan to medium high heat for steaks. Heat large skillet with canola or olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add red and green mild peppers, red onions and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook veggies to tender-crisp, 4-5 minutes, deglaze the pan with sherry or white wine. Char tortillas (if using) in a dry skillet over high heat for 20-30 seconds on each side. Assemble toppings of your choice. Grill steaks for 8 minutes turning once for medium rare, 10-12 minutes for medium-well. Grill 2 halved limes alongside steaks. Let steaks rest and thinly slice on angle against the grain. Douse meat with juice of grilled limes. Assemble lettuce or corn tacos as you like.

MEXICAN-STYLE CUMIN-PEPPER STEAK TACOS



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Serves 4-6

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 37

For the Steaks:
2 pounds flat-iron steaks
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 limes
For the Poblano Sauce:
4 large poblano peppers
1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
4 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 jalapeño peppers
4 to 6 medium tomatillos
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
Drizzle of agave or light honey such as Acacia
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
For the Peppers and Onions:
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
1 large red bell or frying pepper, sliced
1 large green frying, mild or bell pepper, sliced
1 large red onion, halved and sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
Salt and pepper
Splash of dry sherry or white wine
16 corn tortillas 4-6 inch, charred in hot dry pan on both sides
Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves, for filling
Fixin's:
Sliced Radishes
Cilantro leaves
Sliced avocado
Sour cream or Mexican crema
Shredded Manchego cheese
Lime-picked red onions (red onions dressed with salt, pepper and lime juice) or chopped raw onions

Steps:

  • Bring the steaks to room temperature and coat lightly in olive or canola oil. Combine cumin, granulated garlic and onion, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl and rub into the meat. Let stand covered for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly spray or drizzle the poblanos, onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers with olive oil, and roast until peppers and tomatillos charred and the onions are tender. Take the garlic out when light golden and tender, the peppers may need turning as well. Cool peppers in a covered bowl then peel and seed. In a food processor, combine the peppers, onions, garlic and tomatillos with cilantro, honey, cumin, lime juice and salt, and pulse to chop or purée to your desired consistency; adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Heat a griddle or grill pan to medium high heat for steaks.
  • Heat large skillet with canola or olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add red and green mild peppers, red onions and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook veggies to tender-crisp, 4-5 minutes, deglaze the pan with sherry or white wine.
  • Char tortillas (if using) in a dry skillet over high heat for 20-30 seconds on each side. Assemble toppings of your choice.
  • Grill steaks for 8 minutes turning once for medium rare, 10-12 minutes for medium-well. Grill 2 halved limes alongside steaks. Let steaks rest and thinly slice on angle against the grain. Douse meat with juice of grilled limes. Assemble lettuce or corn tacos as you like.

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