Mexico City Tacos

Submitted by Mr. Picholas

"A local taqueria offered these as a daily special and they were fantastic. This is my attempt to recreate the recipe at home. I couldn't find anything remotely like this searching for "Mexico City Taco" recipe, but they're so good, I don't really care how authentic they are. This came out very close in taste and look to the taqueria tacos."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 lbs flank steaks
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
• 3 -4 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 2 limes, quartered

directions

1. Whisk together first 13 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Pour over flank steak to marinate, 1-4 hours. Drain.
3. Cut marinated steak into 1/2" cubes.
4. Heat 3-4 Tbls oil over high heat in a large, heavy skillet.
5. Cook steak until brown on all sides.
6. While steak is cooking, heat tortillas over medium heat in a separate pan until they start to brown. Set aside and keep warm.
7. Drain any liquid from pan and add bell pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes.
8. Add diced pineapple. Cook 2-3 minutes.
9. Lower heat to medium-low and spread grated cheese on top of meat mixture. Cook until cheese melts.
10. Use a spatula to scoop mixture onto individual tortillas. Top with diced cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
11. Yum.

Reviews

[Tamara Kay]

These are sooooo good. I love how thyou flavors all meld together to make the perfect street taco.