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Authentic Beef Tacos

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Authentic Beef Tacos

Prep 15m Cook 15m 30 min total Serves 4 🌾 Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a shallow dish, marinate the skirt steak with lime juice, cumin, and cayenne pepper for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat.

  3. 3

    Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked to your preference.

  4. 4

    Remove steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    While steak rests, warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.

  6. 6

    Chop the steak against the grain into small pieces.

  7. 7

    Serve the steak in tortillas topped with diced onion and fresh cilantro.

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mexicanbeeftacos

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