Grilled Meat Tacos

6 servings

45 minutes

Grilled meat tacos are the essence of Mexican street food, filled with bold and vibrant flavors. The history of tacos is rooted in deep Mexican culture, where simple yet rich ingredients create an explosion of taste. Tender beef steak marinated in a fragrant mix of garlic, chipotle, and lime takes on a rich smoky note after grilling. Sweet-spicy jalapeño peppers and caramelized onions add zest, while corn tortillas provide traditional texture. The dish is completed with a refreshing salsa verde sauce that harmoniously highlights the meat base. These tacos are perfect for friendly gatherings and celebrations, evoking the feeling of a warm evening under the stars. Each tortilla is filled with the warmth of Mexican culture and a passion for rich aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 335.5
• Proteins: 23.8g
• Fats: 19.7g
• Carbohydrates: 16.3g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 4 clove
• Canola oil: 3 tbsp
• Canned Chipotle Peppers: 6 pc
• White onion: 2 head
• Lime: 3 pc
• Lime juice: to taste
• Beef steak: 700 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Jalapeno pepper: 1 pc
• Corn tortillas: 2 pc
• Salsa verde sauce: 0.3 glass

Cooking steps

1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add whole garlic cloves and sauté. In a blender, combine the sautéed garlic cloves, oil, chipotle peppers, 1 chopped onion, and juice of 2 limes. Blend until smooth. Cut the steak into 4 pieces, place in a bowl, generously coat with the marinade and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Canola oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Canned Chipotle Peppers: 6 pieces
   • White onion: 2 heads
   • Lime: 3 pieces
   • Lime juice:  to taste
   • Beef steak: 700 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the grill/griddle. Use a brush to remove excess marinade from the steaks and cook them to your desired doneness. Place the cooked steaks on a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef steak: 700 g

3. Meanwhile, slice the remaining onion into thin half-rings and grill it with jalapeño peppers. Cook the vegetables until soft. Chop the steaks finely and mix with the onion and peppers in a bowl. Heat the corn tortillas on the grill.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 2 heads
   • Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece
   • Beef steak: 700 g
   • Corn tortillas: 2 pieces

4. Place tortillas, meat with vegetables, salsa verde sauce, and lime wedges on plates. Enjoy your meal!

   Required ingredients:

   • Corn tortillas: 2 pieces
   • Salsa verde sauce: 0.3 glass
   • Lime: 3 pieces