Balsamic Glazed Beef Street Tacos with Pickled Onions

Name: Balsamic Glazed Beef Street Tacos with Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-4 servings (8-10 tacos)
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 8-10 small corn tortillas; Toppings: crumbled cotija, fresh cilantro, lime wedges; 2 tbsp avocado oil

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Bring the vibrant flavors of street food into your kitchen with these Balsamic Glazed Beef Street Tacos, a fast, fun, and flavor-explosive meal. Thinly sliced flank steak or skirt steak is seared in a screaming hot pan and tossed in a rich, glossy reduction of balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar, creating a perfect sweet-and-savory caramelization. Piled into warm, soft corn tortillas and topped with quick-pickled red onions for tangy crunch, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese, these tacos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in 20 minutes, they are perfect for Taco Tuesday, game day gatherings, or a dynamic weeknight dinner that breaks the monotony. The combination of tender beef, punchy glaze, and bright toppings is absolutely irresistible.

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Three small street tacos with balsamic glazed beef, pickled onions, and cilantro on a plate

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings3-4 servings (8-10 tacos)

Equipment

Large skillet or cast-iron panSmall saucepanTongs

Instructions

1
Quick-pickle the onions: Combine sliced red onion, white vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside.
2
In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic until reduced by half and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes. Set glaze aside.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
4
Pour the balsamic glaze over the steak in the skillet and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
5
Warm tortillas. Assemble tacos: tortilla, glazed beef, pickled onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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Leckere Rezepte

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