These simple street tacos are a favorite around our table. We keep the recipe easy and flavorful—marinate the meat in your favorite taco seasoning, sear it until beautifully browned, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and pile it onto warm homemade sourdough tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the Meat
- Chicken breasts or thighs or your favorite cut of beef
- Your favorite taco seasoning
- A small amount of oil for searing
For the Tacos
- Homemade sourdough tortillas
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Lime crema
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crumbled queso fresco or queso cheese
- Fresh lime wedges, optional
Instructions
1. Season & Marinate the Meat
Place your chicken or beef in a bowl or shallow dish and generously coat it with your favorite taco seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the meat so it's well covered.
For the best flavor, allow the meat to marinate for 30 minutes to a few hours in the refrigerator.
2. Sear the Meat
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned meat whole to the hot pan. Sear until beautifully browned on the outside and cooked through.
For chicken, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For beef, cook to your preferred doneness.
3. Chop the Meat
Remove the cooked meat from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Then chop it into small, bite-sized chunks.
Return the chopped meat to the warm skillet for a minute or two, tossing it in the flavorful juices left in the pan.
4. Warm the Sourdough Tortillas
Warm your sourdough tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20–30 seconds per side, just until they are warm and flexible.
Keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel while you assemble the tacos.
5. Build Your Street Tacos
Start with a warm sourdough tortilla and add a little of everything:
- Seasoned chopped meat
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Lime crema
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crumbled queso
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
Our Favorite Combination
Our go-to combination is seasoned chicken, crunchy cabbage, lime crema, salsa, pickled jalapeños, and crumbled queso on a warm sourdough tortilla.
The tangy sourdough tortilla pairs perfectly with the savory, seasoned meat, creamy toppings, fresh crunch, and little kick from the pickled jalapeños.
Make Them Your Own
The best part about street tacos is that everyone can build them exactly how they like them. Try adding:
- Fresh garden tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sautéed onions and peppers
- Corn
- Black beans
- Fresh lime
- Your favorite hot sauce
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