Description
Mexican Steak Tacos are a delightful way to bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your dinner table in under 20 minutes. This easy recipe features tender sirloin steak seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, topped with fresh ingredients like guacamole, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (chopped into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if desired)
- Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Guacamole (for topping)
- Cotija cheese (for topping)
- Salsa (for topping)
- Pickled red onions (for topping)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the sirloin dry and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if desired), salt, and pepper. Coat the steak cubes with vegetable oil and spice mixture; let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned (about 3-5 minutes total).
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing cooked steak on tortillas and adding desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg