Steak Tacos
¡Tacos de Bistec!! Or Mexican Steak tacos. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling steak tacos drifts through the air in stands. Learn how to make these easy yet delectable tacos in the comfort of your home.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds thinly sliced Steaks of Rib eye or Sirloin (or Diezmillo at your local Latin Store.)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or lard (Lard is better for an authentic taste)
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 bunch of cilantro finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A good spicy salsa to top the tacos
- Add salt and pepper to the steaks.
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Place the steak when the oil is hot and brown the steaks.
- 2
Cook for about 2 minutes and turn to cook the other side.
- 3
If you are making several steaks, wrap the cooked ones in aluminum foil and keep them warm in an oven while you finish cooking the rest. Do not overcook.
- 4
While you finish cooking the steaks, heat a different skillet on medium.
- 5
Add the tortillas to the new skillet and warm each side.
- 6
Have a kitchen towel handy to wrap them and keep them warm.
- 7
After cooking all the meat, slice or chop along the grain, and place some of the meat in each warm tortilla.
- 8
Top each beef taco with the chopped onion and cilantro.
- 9
Add your favorite salsa, avocado, guacamole, or sauce.
- 10
Enjoy!