Name: Tacos
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (700 g) skirt or flank steak; 3 tbsp lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp oil; 16 small corn tortillas; 1 white onion, finely diced; 1 cup chopped cilantro; Lime wedges; Salsa verde or roja

Where it comes from

Tacos are rooted in Mexico's long tradition of corn tortillas wrapped around fillings. Each region has its own styles, from grilled beef in the north to slow-cooked pork in the south, and they have become popular around the world.

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Recipe

Make Tacos at home

Serves 4-6Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (700 g) skirt or flank steak
3 tbsp lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
16 small corn tortillas
1 white onion, finely diced
1 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Salsa verde or roja

How it's made

Marinate the steak with lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and oil for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Heat a grill pan or skillet until very hot.
Cook the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium; rest 5 minutes.
Slice thinly against the grain, then chop into small pieces.
Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet 20 seconds per side, stacking in a towel.
Fill with meat, onion and cilantro, add salsa and serve with lime.