Description
Steak tacos are a vibrant and delicious meal that brings together succulent grilled steak and an array of fresh toppings. Perfect for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tacos offer a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at your table. With a zesty lime marinade enhancing the tender flank steak, you can customize your tacos with favorites like creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, and fresh cilantro. Quick to prepare in just 50 minutes, these steak tacos are sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Juice and zest of 2 large limes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- Corn tortillas
- 1/2 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- 1/3 cup queso fresco (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (for serving)
- Chimichurri sauce (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Place the flank steak in a pan and pour lime juice over it. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare the Spice Mixture: In a bowl, mix lime zest, salt, sugar, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and cinnamon.
- Season the Steak: Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the steak.
- Preheat the Grill: Set the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the Steak: Cook the steak for about 5 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached. Allow it to rest covered with foil for 10 minutes.
- Warm Tortillas: Grill corn tortillas for a few seconds on each side until warm.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice the rested steak against the grain into strips. Place in warmed tortillas and top with red onion, avocado, cilantro, queso fresco, and chimichurri if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using pickled onions or pico de gallo as toppings. You can also substitute flank steak with chicken or turkey for different protein options.