Oaxacan Tacos

SUBMITTED BY: Lola PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"I learned how to make these tacos while a man from Oaxaca, Mexico lived with my family. They are traditional Mexican tacos and one of the best things I know how to make. The steak may be broiled or grilled if you prefer."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	30 Min
Original recipe yield 18 tacos

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 medium onion, diced
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 limes, cut into wedges
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

What to Drink?
	Zinfandel
	Beer Margaritas

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the steak strips, stirring constantly, until browned on the outside and cooked through, but not too firm, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Heat the oil in the skillet, and quickly fry each tortilla on both sides, until lightly browned and flexible. Set aside, and keep warm.
Place tortillas on a plate, and top with steak strips, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro to taste. Squeeze lime juice over. Wrap and eat.

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Reviewed on feb. 1, 2004 by RED100STARS

Tasted great, but just a note to inexperienced cooks like myself: wear gloves when you chop... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 1, 2004 by JUSTCYN

Being from the Northeast I never ate much Mexican but when I briefly lived in the Midwest I... MORE

Reviewed on jan. 31, 2004 by SKEETERGIRL87

My husband and I are big fans of authentic Mexican restaurants and he was always hinting that... MORE

Reviewed on jul. 21, 2003 by Senora Hern

My husband and I LOVE this recipe!. The simplicity of flavors is wonderful. At first I was... MORE

Reviewed on apr. 7, 2006 by NolaFoodie

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

NolaFoodie
apr. 7, 2006

I made these for dinner tonight and they are awesome! Very simple, easy, tasty, and very authentic. My former neighbors had a housekeeper from Central America and these are very much like the tacos she made for us, except she made the corn tortillas by hand, without a press even! Do try to get the highest quality top sirloin that you can find - it does make a difference. I recommend Whole Foods Market all-natural beef, if you have a store in your area. They are a little more expensive but it is worth it for the taste and tenderness. Also, if you don't like hot food, remove all the seeds and veins from the peppers before you chop them. That's where most of the heat comes from. The only thing that I did differently was, like another reviewer, I marinated the sliced steak with a little fresh squeezed lime, salt, and pepper for about 10 or 15 minutes (just long enough to have a Corona) before I seared it, then added a little more salt and pepper after cooking. Also coated my cast iron skillet with a tiny amount of oil, just enough to prevent sticking. Lola, thanks so much for sharing this!!!

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I made these for dinner tonight and they are awesome! Very simple, easy, tasty, and very... MORE