calle tacos (street tacos)

Name: Calle Tacos (Street Tacos)
Prep time: 18 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) flank steak; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 4 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 medium lime, just the juice; 1 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; - cotija cheese (or other cheese of your choice), optional; - pica de gallo, or salsa (optional)

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jun 10, 2015

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.

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prep time 18 Hr

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 (two tacos each)

Ingredients

1 pound flank steak
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium lime, just the juice
1 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon ground cumin
- cotija cheese (or other cheese of your choice), optional
- pica de gallo, or salsa (optional)

How To Make calle tacos (street tacos)

Step 1

Gather your ingredients

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or large ziplock bag.
Step 3

Add the flank steak, coat completely, and then place in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 4

Chef's Tip: Marinades need time to work their magic. While you're sleeping the ingredients are getting acquainted.
Step 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.
Step 6

Remove the steak from the marinade.
Step 7

Place a pan over high heat.
Step 8

Add oil to the pan.
Step 9

Place the flank steak into the pan.
Step 10

Cook 5 to 7 minutes on one side, and then repeat for the second side.
Step 11

Remove to a cutting board, and allow it to rest for 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 12

Slice into thin strips, across the grain.
Step 13

Roughly chop the strips into bite sized pieces.
Step 14

Add the meat to a freshly made (warm) flour tortilla.
Step 15

Add a bit of pica de gallo, or salsa, and a bit of cheese. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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