Description
Skirt steak tacos offer a delightful blend of juicy beef and fresh toppings wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 onion, diced (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak with taco seasoning and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated skirt steak for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced skirt steak in tortillas and topping with cilantro, lime juice, salsa, avocado, and optional toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate skirt steak overnight.
- Substitute skirt steak with flank steak or chicken if desired.
- Customize toppings with your favorite ingredients like grilled vegetables or different salsas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg