Description
Sizzling Mexican street tacos bring bold flavors straight from authentic roadside kitchens. Juicy marinated steak nestles in warm tortillas, crowned with zesty chipotle lime coleslaw that delivers a crisp, tangy punch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ pound (0.5 lb) flank or skirt steak
- 6 small tortillas
- 1 ½ cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
Protein and Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Duke’s Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch kosher salt
- Finely chopped or micro cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the zesty chipotle lime coleslaw by blending shredded cabbage with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime juice, smoky chopped chipotle peppers, and a pinch of salt. Thoroughly mix ingredients and fine-tune seasoning with additional lime juice or salt for balanced flavor.
- Retrieve semi-frozen steak and meticulously slice into ultra-thin 1/8-inch strips, ensuring cuts traverse the meat’s grain for maximum tenderness. Season slices generously with salt and pepper.
- Ignite a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, introducing vegetable oil until it creates a shimmering surface. Swiftly sear steak slices for 1-2 minutes, allowing edges to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Transfer cooked steak to a warm holding area, preserving its succulence and temperature while maintaining its delectable seared exterior.
- Utilize the same skillet, leveraging residual cooking oils and flavor fragments to warm tortillas. Heat each side briefly, creating soft, pliable wrappers infused with subtle meaty essence.
- Assemble tacos by distributing seared steak slices across warmed tortillas, generously crowning with prepared chipotle lime coleslaw. Enhance presentation by scattering fresh cilantro and optional pickled jalapeños for added zest and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately, ensuring tacos remain warm and ingredients retain their vibrant, fresh characteristics.
Notes
- Slice steak when semi-frozen for easier, thinner cuts that help achieve perfect tenderness and quick cooking.
- Use high heat and minimal cooking time to preserve steak’s juiciness and prevent overcooking, creating restaurant-quality street taco results.
- Warm tortillas in the same skillet used for steak to capture delicious leftover cooking fat, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Create zesty coleslaw by balancing tangy lime juice with creamy mayonnaise and smoky chipotle for a vibrant, complex topping.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional pickled jalapeños to add bright, fresh elements that complement the rich, savory steak.
- Choose a heavy skillet or cast iron pan to ensure even heat distribution and perfect steak browning with minimal sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg