There’s something magical about cooking over an open flame, especially when it involves creating delicious street tacos with a punch of flavor whether camping in the wilderness or hosting a backyard bonfire, mastering the art of campfire street tacos is guaranteed to elevate your outdoor dining experience.
Ingredients
– 1 pound flank steak (or protein of choice)
– 8 small flour or corn tortillas
– 1 onion, diced
– 1 cup salsa fresca
– 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– 1 avocado, mashed for guacamole
– 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
– 1/4 cup chipotle aioli or salsa (optional)
– Marinade for steak:
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Steps
1. Prepare the Steak: In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it’s well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
2. Heat the Grill: Set up your campfire grill or use a grill grate over the campfire. Let it heat up until it’s hot and ready for cooking.
3. Grill the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until cooked to your desired doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare). Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
4. Warm the Tortillas: While the steak rests, warm them directly on the grill until soft and slightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Stack them and wrap them in aluminum foil to keep them warm.
5. Assemble the Tacos: Place slices of grilled steak on a warm tortilla to assemble each taco. Top with diced onions, salsa fresca, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, mashed avocado (guacamole), crumbled cotija cheese, and a drizzle of chipotle aioli or salsa if desired.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the tacos immediately while they are hot and fresh. Encourage everyone to customize their tacos with their favorite toppings and enjoy the flavors of outdoor cooking.
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Campfire street tacos perfectly blend simplicity and flavor, bringing people together over a shared love of great food and outdoor fun. So gather your ingredients, ignite the fire, and let the taco fiesta begin!
