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Street Tacos al Pastor

Handheld corn or flour tortillas filled with marinated, seared meat and topped with fresh onion, cilantro, and lime. Meat and tortilla types swap to create endless regional variations.

35
min
4
servings
637
kcal
33.1g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Onion0.5 cup chopped
Garlic4 cloves minced
Orange juice0.25 cup
Oregano1 tbsp dried
Cumin1 tsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Red onion0.5 cup diced
Fresh cilantro0.25 cup chopped
Lime wedges2 limes cut into wedges

Method

1

Combine chopped onion, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir to combine.

2

Add sliced or chunked meat to the marinade and toss until coated. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (or up to 8 hours, covered and chilled).

3

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot.

4

Working in batches, sear the meat 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

5

Warm tortillas on the hot skillet 20–30 seconds per side.

6

Fill each tortilla with cooked meat, top with diced red onion and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories637 kcal
Protein33.1 g
Carbohydrate30.6 g
Fat42.7 g
Fibre5.3 g
Sodium142.1 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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