Quick Cheesy Beef Street Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Beef
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1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ For the Creamy Cheese Sauce
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lime juice
→ For Assembly
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4 small flour tortillas
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
# Instructions:
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Pat the steak dry and season both sides with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with lime juice and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
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In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
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Layer sliced beef in the center of each tortilla, drizzle with the cheesy sauce, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
# Notes:
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For extra tender meat, always slice against the grain
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Use high heat when cooking the steak for a nice crust
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Try Mexican blend cheese for more complex flavor