Authentic Mexican Street Taco Recipe

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber and nutrients, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

cooked meat (beef, pork, or chicken)

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken breast is leaner, while ground beef is often more budget-friendly.

Prepare the mojo marinade by mixing garlic, salt, pepper, orange juice, and a bit of vinegar in a bowl.

Place the flank steak into the bowl with the marinade and add chopped jalapenos and onion.

Mix the marinade with the meat and refrigerate it.

Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos, and onion for the pico de gallo, adding salt and lime juice to taste.

Combine all pico de gallo ingredients in a bowl and mix well, then refrigerate.

Preheat the grill and cook the marinated flank steak until it reaches medium doneness, flipping occasionally.

Once cooked, let the meat rest before slicing it against the grain for tenderness.

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds, flipping them to warm both sides.

Assemble the taco by placing the carne asada on the tortilla, topping it with pico de gallo, cilantro, chopped onion, and a squeeze of lime.

Add radishes and your favorite hot sauce on top before serving.

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