Street Tacos Recipe
Your choice of protein with onions and cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Proteins
Taco Fillings
Tortillas
Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Protein
- 1
Marinate the Protein
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add your choice of protein (chicken, ground beef, or shrimp) and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Protein
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated protein and cook until fully cooked through (about 6-8 minutes for chicken, 8-10 minutes for ground beef, and 3-5 minutes for shrimp). Remove from heat and let rest.
Taco Assembly
- 3
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, place a portion of the cooked protein, top with chopped onions and cilantro, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- 6
Serve
Serve the assembled tacos immediately while still warm, with additional lime wedges on the side.