Mexican Steak Tacos

Mexican Steak Tacos

Juicy steak, fresh coriander and onion sauce, all tucked into soft tortillas—these flavour-packed street tacos are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo!

Serves: 4-6

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Steak:

• 800g beef sirloin or ribeye steak
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cilantro and Onion Sauce:

• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste

For the Tacos:

• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
• Lime wedges, for serving

Method

1. Marinate the Steak:
   In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavour).

2. Cook the Steak:
   Heat a skillet or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

3. Prepare the Cilantro and Onion Sauce:
   In a small bowl, mix the diced onion, chopped coriander, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and let it sit while the steak cooks to allow the flavours to meld.

4. Warm the Tortillas:
   Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame for about 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly charred.

5. Assemble the Tacos:
   Fill each tortilla with sliced steak and top generously with the cilantro and onion sauce. Add jalapeño slices if you like a bit of heat.

6. Serve:
   Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty finish.

Tips:

• Keep tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean tea towel. 
• Adjust the amount of jalapeño and chilli powder to suit your spice preference.
• For an extra flavour boost, squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos just before serving.