Jul 14 2026

Street Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves3

Grilled chicken, steak, or pork (carnitas, chicharron) (not mixed) Three small soft corn tacos filled with the meat of your choice. Served with rice & beans & salsa de tomatillo on the side. Topped with onions & cilantro on top.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Choose your meat (chicken, steak, or pork). Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill or cook in a skillet until cooked through and slightly charred. For chicken, cook for about 6-7 minutes per side. For steak, about 5-6 minutes per side. For pork, cook until heated through.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice and Beans

    In a pot, cook rice according to package instructions. In a separate pot, heat the beans until warm. Season both with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Tacos

    Slice the grilled meat into small pieces. Place a portion of the meat in the center of each tortilla. Top with diced onion and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with rice, beans, and salsa de tomatillo on the side.

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