Authentic Street Tacos

• 700g skirt or flank steak
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced
• Large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• Salsa verde or red salsa to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika in a bowl. Season steak with salt and pepper, then pour marinade over. Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Heat a cast-iron griddle or grill over very high heat until smoking.

3. 3

   Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Grill 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Slice steak very thinly against the grain, then chop into small pieces.

5. 5

   Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.

6. 6

   Double up tortillas, add steak, top with diced onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and salsa.

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