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Grilled steak tacos with avocado and lime.

Steak Tacos Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 559kcal
Author: Laurel Perry
Marinate and grill tender steak to create the most flavorful taco meat. These steak tacos are so easy to make for any occasion!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Steak

  • 1½ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Add the steak to a large Ziplock bag.
    1½ pounds flank steak
    A piece of meat in a plastic bag.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together, then pour the marinade over the steak.
    ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Toss and massage to coat the steak well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour and up to overnight.
    A bag of meat with herbs and spices in it.
  • Heat your grill or indoor grill pan over high heat. Grill the steak, discarding excess marinade, for 7-10 minutes per side. Set aside on a large plate or sheet pan and tent loosely with foil. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
    A grilled steak in a cast iron skillet.
  • While the steak rests, grill the tortillas until they are warmed through.
    8 corn tortillas
  • Once rested, slice the steak against the grain. Serve in warm tortillas with red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
    ¼ cup diced red onion, 1 avocado, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    A steak on a cutting board with a knife.

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Notes

  • If possible, use fresh squeezed orange juice. It adds the best flavor to this recipe!
  • If your onions seem too pungent, soak them in ice water for 10 minutes.
Storage: Store steak taco components in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg