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Two tacos de bistec served on a plate and surrounded by the toppings.
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5 from 29 votes

Tacos de Bistec

Tacos de Bistec are served at Mexican taco stands everywhere. These tasty steak tacos are quick and easy to make at home. Top with onions, cilantro, and plenty of salsa!
Prep Time1 hour 8 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time1 hour 24 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 253kcal

Ingredients

Toppings

  • chopped cilantro
  • diced onion
  • salsa

Instructions

  • Rinse the beef and pat dry.
  • Drizzle with lime juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.
  • Turn to coat well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat oil.
  • Cook beef 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Cook the remainder of the beef.
  • Dice into small pieces.
  • Warm up tortillas.
  • Add a generous amount of the beef to the center of each tortilla.
  • Top with cilantro and diced onion.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa.

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Notes

Bistec is the Spanish term for “beef steak.” Top round, sirloin, flank steak, or any thin cut of beef works well in this recipe. 
Lime juice will help in tenderizing the meat. Another option is adding a mixture of lime and orange juice.
Olive Oil - Or, use vegetable oil. Go the traditional route and use lard instead. 
You can also add fajita spice, garlic powder, ground cumin, or oregano to add more flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg