Cinco de Mayo Snacks Easy: Celebrate with Flavor!
These easy Cinco de Mayo snacks feature marinated skirt steak served in mini tortillas, topped with fresh onion and cilantro.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 mini flour tortillas warmed
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a bowl.
- Marinate the steak in a bag or bowl with the marinade for 1 to 4 hours.
- Heat remaining canola oil in a skillet, cook marinated steak until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Serve steak in tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
For best results, use a cast iron skillet to achieve a good sear. Tacos can be served on two tortillas for stability and topped with various ingredients like cotija cheese or guacamole.