Description
Juicy grilled steak tacos served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh garnishes, perfect for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1–2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
- Assemble tacos by placing steak slices in tortillas and topping with onion, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco if using.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Flank or skirt steak are ideal for tacos due to their rich flavor and quick cooking time.
- Marinate the steak longer for deeper flavor.
- You can add salsa or hot sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg