Description
Delicious Skirt Steak Tacos are a flavor-packed delight that bring the essence of summer BBQs to your dinner table. Juicy, marinated skirt steak is grilled to perfection and nestled in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and your choice of vibrant toppings. This simple recipe guarantees a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place skirt steak in a resealable bag or dish and cover with marinade; refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill for about 4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. Assemble tacos with sliced steak, onions, cilantro, and additional toppings as desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg