Mexican Street Tacos With Mojo and Pico De Gallo

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Mexican Street Tacos With Mojo and Pico De Gallo - A Delicious Take on Authentic Street Tacos
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs skirt steaks , trimmed of excess fat
olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas
shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
1 onion , chopped
crumbled queso fresco or grated monterey jack cheese
2 limes , cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 jalapenos , minced
fresh cilantro , finely chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 limes , juice of
2 oranges , juice of
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 ripe tomatoes , chopped
2 small red onions , chopped
4 green onions , white and green parts , sliced
3 serrano chilies , thinly sliced
cilantro , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
4 limes , juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ( toasted preferred )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
448
Sugar
5g
Fat
27g
Mexican Street Tacos are a beloved street food in Mexico and around the world. This recipe puts a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic with the addition of mojo and pico de gallo. The mojo infuses the steak with garlic, jalapeno, and citrus flavors while the pico de gallo is a fresh and zesty topping that perfectly complements the steak. These tacos are perfect for a summertime barbecue or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to high heat.
2.Brush the steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3.Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
4.Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
5.Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
6.Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
7.To assemble the tacos, place a small amount of lettuce on each tortilla.
8.Top with some chopped onion and queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese.
9.Add the sliced steak on top and squeeze some lime juice over the steak.
10.Serve with the mojo and pico de gallo on the side.
11.Mojo:
12.In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, orange juice, white vinegar and olive oil.
13.Thinly slice the steak and toss with the mojo sauce.
14.Pico De Gallo:
15.In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, red onion, green onion, serrano chilies, and cilantro.
16.In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.
17.Add the dressing to the tomato mixture and toss to combine.

PROS

Mexican Street Tacos With Mojo and Pico De Gallo are a delicious and authentic take on street tacos.

This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is easy to prepare.

CONS

This recipe requires a grill and some specific ingredients that may not be readily available to everyone.

It may also be difficult to achieve the same level of flavor and authenticity as a street vendor in Mexico.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The flank steak used in this recipe is a lean cut of meat that contains protein, iron, and zinc.
The tomatoes in the pico de gallo are a good source of vitamin C and the jalapenos may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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