Description
Indulge in homemade Mexican Steak Tacos that deliver mouthwatering flavor and satisfaction in under 20 minutes. This quick recipe features tender sirloin steak seasoned with a zesty spice blend, topped with your choice of fresh garnishes. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table. Customize your toppings to create a unique experience every time, all while using affordable ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Say goodbye to takeout and elevate your taco game tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (chopped into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tub sour cream
- 1 pack cotija cheese
- 1 jar store-bought guacamole
- 1 jar store-bought salsa
- 1 jar pickled red onions
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Hot sauce of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, ancho chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, onion powder, oregano, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Toss the steak cubes in vegetable oil and coat them with the spice mixture. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned (3-5 minutes total).
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked steak on tortillas and adding desired toppings.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added heat, include cayenne pepper in the spice rub or drizzle hot sauce on top. Feel free to substitute sirloin with chicken or tofu for different flavor profiles.