Description
Grilled flank steak tacos are a vibrant summer delight that bring the authentic taste of Mexican street food to your home. Each taco is filled with juicy, marinated beef, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or casual dinners, these tacos are not just a meal; they create an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup salsa (your choice)
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and cumin. Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight).
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (around 400°F). Let the marinated steak come to room temperature.
- Grill the steak: Remove excess marinade from the steak and grill for about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Look for nice grill marks.
- Let it rest: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain: Cut the steak into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet, fill with sliced steak, top with cilantro and salsa, and add extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg