Description
Mexican street tacos showcase tender grilled steak nestled in warm tortillas with zesty chipotle lime coleslaw. Spicy, tangy flavors combine perfectly, giving you a mouthwatering experience of authentic street food that brings Mexico’s culinary spirit right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 lb flank or skirt steak
- 6 small tortillas
- 1 ½ cups cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps Duke’s Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch kosher salt
- Finely chopped or micro cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Coleslaw Preparation: Combine shredded cabbage with mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, and salt. Blend thoroughly, adjusting seasoning for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Steak Preparation: Extract semi-frozen steak and slice into delicate 1/8-inch strips against the grain, ensuring optimal tenderness. Season strips with salt and pepper.
- Searing Technique: Heat heavy skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil until surface glistens. Rapidly sear steak slices for 1-2 minutes, developing a golden-brown caramelized exterior.
- Tortilla Warming: Utilize the same skillet’s residual oils to warm tortillas briefly on each side, creating soft, flavor-infused wrappers.
- Taco Assembly: Layer seared steak strips onto warmed tortillas, generously top with chipotle lime coleslaw. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional pickled jalapeños for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Serving: Present tacos immediately while ingredients maintain their vibrant freshness and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Slice Steak Strategically: Cut semi-frozen meat against the grain into ultra-thin 1/8-inch strips for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Master Searing Technique: Use high heat and brief cooking time to achieve caramelized edges and golden-brown crust without overcooking the meat.
- Balance Coleslaw Flavors: Adjust seasoning gradually with lime juice and salt, tasting as you mix to create a perfectly balanced, zesty topping.
- Tortilla Temperature Matters: Warm tortillas briefly in the same skillet used for steak to infuse subtle meaty flavors and create soft, pliable wrappers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg