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Street style steak tacos with creamy lime cilantro crema
Greta

Sizzling Street-Style Steak Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Crema

These street-style steak tacos feature perfectly seasoned, broiled flank steak sliced thin and piled onto double-stacked corn tortillas. Topped with a creamy, tangy seasoned crema and your favorite fresh toppings. Bold, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos:
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning divided (or use store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • pounds flank or skirt steak
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 16 mini corn tortillas 4.5″ diameter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Lime wedges for serving
Topping Options:
  • Sliced radishes
  • Crumbled Cojita cheese
  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pico de gallo
  • Your favorite salsa
  • Guacamole

Method
 

Prep Your Oven and Pan
  1. Position your top oven rack in the second slot from the top and preheat the broiler to high. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Meanwhile, place your 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Prepare the Crema
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
Start the Tacos
  1. Place your flank steak on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning over one side, then season generously with sea salt. Flip the steak and repeat with the remaining tablespoon of seasoning and more salt.
  2. Slide the steak under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, flipping once at the halfway mark. For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 130-135°F.
  3. While the steak broils, add two corn tortillas to your hot cast iron skillet. Let them warm for 30 seconds to a minute until they develop some color, then flip and repeat. Transfer to aluminum foil and continue with the remaining tortillas, wrapping them to keep warm.
  4. When your steak is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the fresh lime juice.
  5. Stack two tortillas together. Add a generous portion of the seasoned steak, then pile on your favorite toppings. Finish with a dollop of the seasoned crema and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Make Your Own Seasoning: This recipe uses my homemade taco seasoning blend, which is way more flavorful than store-bought and takes just minutes to make. If you’re short on time, feel free to substitute 3 tablespoons of your favorite store-bought taco seasoning.