Steak tacos are a delicious side dish perfect for taco night.
Flank steak and lightly marinated beef grilled to perfection and served in a warm tortilla with your choice of toppings.
Don’t forget to squeeze lime for freshness!
steak for tacos
Steak tacos are a quick meal and are a far cry from ground beef tacos. Add toppings of your choice.
Select a cut of beef for the grill. For this recipe, we prefer Frank his steak, which goes well with dishes such as Mongolian beef and fajitas. Skirt steak, sirloin or ribeye are also great options (sirloin or ribeye he marinates for just an hour).
marinated steak tacos
Tough beef, such as flank or skirt steak, should be marinated to tenderize it. I make a simple marinade using fresh orange and lime juice for acidity and a little coriander for freshness.
Seasonings such as smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes can be added to the marinade.
how to make steak tacos
These steak tacos are as easy as 1, 2, 3.
- Marinade: Blend marinade ingredients and marinate steaks in glass bowl or dish for at least 1 hour or overnight (do not use metal).
- grill: Grill the beef (according to the recipe below). Remove from heat and let rest to lock in all the delicious juices.
- Cut & Serve: Cut steak into 1/2-inch long strips and chop strips into small pieces.
- Serve hot on corn tortillas and add your favorite toppings (check out mine below)!
- Marinade – Marinate your steak for maximum flavor. You can even marinate it overnight for a quick meal the next day!
- rest after cooking – Let the beef rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
- Cut across the grain (important!) – Slice the steak across the grain Or the steak will be tough. Before you marinate the meat, you will see long muscle fibers in the meat, so cut across (not together) the fibers.
- cube the beef Some recipes use beef strips for tacos, but I think cubes are easier to serve and eat.
steak taco topping
The best way to serve steak tacos is to have a variety of toppings for your guests to make their own! Serve with refried beans or a side salad for a great meal.
- sauce: sour cream, mango salsa, hot sauce, guacamole
- Flavorful: sliced black olives, red onions, sliced jalapenos, green chillies, lime wedges, cilantro
- vegetable: diced tomato, white onion, avocado, coleslaw, chopped lettuce
- cheese: Cotilla cheese, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese
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easy steak tacos
Steak Tacos are juicy, marinated steak topped with pico de gallo and guacamole and wrapped in warm tortillas!
Place fresh lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender. Pulse until smooth.
Pour the marinade over the flank steak and marinate for at least an hour or overnight. (If using sirloin or ribeye, marinate up to 1 hour). Remove steak from marinade and drain excess water. Season with salt.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side (125-130°F for medium rare).
Let the steak rest for about 5-7 minutes before cutting.Cut the steak into 1/2 inch lengths and widths and cut into bite size pieces
Serve warm tortillas with toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and cilantro.
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- Marinade – Marinate your steak for maximum flavor. Flank steak is a firmer cut and should be marinated for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
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- rest after cooking – Let the beef rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
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- Cut across the grain (important!) – cut a steak across the grain Or the steak will be tough. Before marinating the meat, you will see long fibers in the meat, so cut across (not together) the fibers.
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- cube the beef Some recipes use beef strips for tacos, but I think cubes are easier to serve and eat.
Serving: 1Taco | | calorie: 219 | | carbohydrates: 15g | | protein: 20g | | obesity: 9g | | saturated fat: 2g | | cholesterol: 51mg | | sodium: 309mg | | potassium: 391mg | | fiber: 2g | | sugar: 2g | | Vitamin A: 71IU | | Vitamin C: 11mg | | calcium: 49mg | | iron: 2mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
course Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
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