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Street Tacos

Mouthwatering Street Tacos: Easy Slow-Cooked Perfection

Discover the deliciousness of street tacos made with slow-cooked flank steak, customizable flavors, and gluten-free options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 2 pounds Flank Steak Can substitute with chuck roast or chicken thighs
  • 1 medium White Onion Yellow onion works in a pinch
  • 1 cup Cilantro Omit if not preferred
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Increase for spicier tacos
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Switch to smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Essential for taco essence
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken broth works too
  • 2 tablespoons Limes Squeeze of fresh lime juice
For the Tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can swap for olive oil
  • 12 mini Corn Tortillas Gluten-free option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place your flank steak in the slow cooker and drizzle generously with olive oil.
  2. Combine minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a spice mix and rub it over the flank steak.
  3. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and diced onion over the steak, squeeze lime juice, and pour beef broth into the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Shred the beef inside the slow cooker using two forks and mix in remaining juice.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet and fry mini corn tortillas until slightly golden and crisp.
  7. Assemble tacos by stacking two tortillas, filling with shredded beef and adding toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings as desired. Great for gatherings and weeknight dinners!

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