Cheesy Beef Street Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Prep
01 -
1 tbsp lime juice
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1 lb skirt or flank steak
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A pinch of salt and pepper, adjust to taste
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1 tbsp taco seasoning mix
→ Cheesy Sauce
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp mayo
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1/4 cup sour cream
→ Taco Build
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A handful of chopped fresh cilantro (1/4 cup)
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4 small soft flour tortillas
# Instructions:
01 -
Rub taco seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides of the steak. Add a lime drizzle over it. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes after patting dry.
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Warm a pan on medium-high. Cook the steak for 3–4 minutes on each side till your preferred doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut thin slices the opposite way of the grain.
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Stir together cheddar, mayo, sour cream, and lime juice in a bowl. Keep mixing to make it smooth.
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In a hot dry pan, warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on both sides until they’re soft.
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Add beef slices to the middle of each tortilla. Pour a bit of the cheesy sauce and toss cilantro on top.
# Notes:
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Cut the steak opposite to the direction of the muscle fibers to make it extra tender.
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Use high heat to get a golden crust on the steak.
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Swap cheddar for Mexican-style cheese to pack more flavor.