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Flavorful Authentic Street Tacos Recipe with Easy Cilantro Lime Crema

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These flavorful authentic street tacos with cilantro lime crema offer a quick, easy, and delicious meal perfect for any occasion. The recipe features tender marinated skirt or flank steak, fresh toppings, and a creamy, zesty cilantro lime crema.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skirt steak or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Optional: diced avocado or pickled jalapeños for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meat Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well incorporated.
  2. Marinate the Meat: Add thinly sliced skirt or flank steak to the marinade, toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. Make the Cilantro Lime Crema: Mix sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust salt to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  4. Prepare Toppings: Finely chop white onion and cilantro leaves. Set aside with lime wedges and optional toppings.
  5. Cook the Meat: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add marinated meat in a single layer, cook 2-3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed.
  6. Warm the Tortillas: While meat rests, warm corn tortillas on the same skillet about 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred. Keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Place slices of meat on each tortilla, top with chopped onion, cilantro, and drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before eating.

Notes

Slice meat thinly against the grain for tenderness. Marinate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 3 hours to avoid mushy texture. Heat pan well before cooking meat to get a good sear. Warm tortillas on skillet and keep wrapped in towel to stay soft. Cilantro lime crema can be made a day ahead. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut milk yogurt or cashew cream. Avoid overcrowding pan when cooking meat.

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