Description
Delicious and vibrant steak tacos featuring marinated flank steak grilled to perfection, served with fresh avocado, red onion, and cilantro on warm corn tortillas. A perfect meal for taco nights with a zesty citrus marinade and simple grilling technique.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Marinade
- 1½ lbs. 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 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Add the flank steak to a large Ziplock bag to contain the marinade and flavors during marination.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this marinade over the steak in the bag.
- Marinate the steak: Toss and massage the bag so the steak is fully coated with the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Grill the steak: Preheat your grill or indoor grill pan to high heat. Remove steak from marinade, discarding the excess marinade, and grill the steak for 7-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness and your preferred doneness.
- Rest the steak: Transfer the grilled steak to a large plate or sheet pan, loosely tent it with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes so juices redistribute and the meat stays tender.
- Grill the tortillas: While the steak rests, place the corn tortillas on the grill to warm and slightly char for a few seconds on each side until pliable and heated through.
- Slice and assemble: Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain, then serve in warm tortillas topped with diced red onion, sliced avocado, and fresh chopped cilantro for a fresh, vibrant taco experience.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the steak overnight to maximize flavor and tenderness.
- Flank steak or skirt steak are preferred cuts for grilling and slicing thinly against the grain.
- You can add your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, or cheese if desired.
- If you don’t have a grill, a cast-iron skillet or grill pan on the stove top will work well.
- Warm tortillas prevent tearing and make rolling easier.
