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Tacos de Bistec

Tacos de Bistec

5 from 5 votes
Tacos de Bistec feature thinly sliced beef steak, cooked in flavorful lard on a griddle for an authentic Mexican street food experience.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Browned Onions 

Seasoning Mix

Meat

  • 2 lbs beef chuck steak, thinly cut

Additional 

Condiments  

Instructions

Browned Onions 

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then melt the lard and add the oil. Add the onions and salt, stirring occasionally. Sauté until the onions begin to brown, then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until deeply browned. 
  • Stir in the ground pepper, then turn off the heat. Remove the onions and set aside.

Seasoning Mix and Meat

  • Combine the seasoning mix ingredients until evenly distributed, then season both sides of the steaks.
  • In the same large cast-iron skillet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high. Cook the steaks in batches to avoid overcrowding, ensuring both sides brown perfectly. 
  • Once the steaks are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes. Then dice the meat into small pieces.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of lard. Once hot, add the diced meat to reheat and brown slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed. Remove the skillet from the heat and push the meat to one side, leaving the rendered fat accessible.

Make the Tacos 

  • Lightly coat the tortilla in the rendered fat, then heat it on a comal, flipping as needed. I prefer the edges to get slightly crispy.

Serve 

  • Spoon the meat into the center of the tortillas and top with cilantro, onion, lime juice, and salsa. Pair with pickled jalapeños and caramelized onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 3TacosCalories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 49gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1102mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and intended as an approximation only.
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Food, Steak Tacos, Tacos