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Copycat Street Taco Feast

Discover this amazing recipe for a Copycat Street Taco Feast that brings the flavors of El Taurino tacos straight to your home. This gourmet taco recipe is perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings and features grilled carne asada, homemade salsa, and corn tortillas.

🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Dairy (queso fresco), Gluten (corn tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1. 12 corn tortillas 2. 2 cups carne asada, thinly sliced 3. 1 small red onion, finely diced 4. 1 cup cilantro leaves 5. 1 cup crumbled queso fresco 6. 4 limes, cut into wedges 7. 2 avocados, sliced 8. 1 recipe Easy Homemade Salsa (see below) 9. Salt and pepper, to taste Easy Homemade Salsa: 1. 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 2. 1 small red onion, finely diced 3. 2 cloves garlic, minced 4. 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 5. 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 6. 1/2 teaspoon salt 7. Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare Easy Homemade Salsa by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl and mixing well set aside.
  2. Season carne asada with salt and pepper to taste. Grill or sauté until cooked through, then thinly slice.
  3. Warm corn tortillas on a griddle or in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side keep warm.
  4. Assemble tacos by layering sliced carne asada, salsa, red onion, cilantro leaves, queso fresco, and avocado slices on each tortilla. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra layer of flavor to your Copycat Street Taco Feast, try marinating the carne asada overnight for deeper flavor infusion.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more jalapeño to the salsa.

Cultural or Historical Background

The El Taurino tacos in Mexico City are known for their flavorful and spicy taco combinations, often served with salsas made from an assortment of chili peppers and tomatoes.