Description
Juicy steak tacos are a delightful way to celebrate summer flavors, combining tender marinated flank steak with vibrant toppings like creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering a mouthwatering meal in under an hour. The unique blend of spices infuses the meat with depth, while the zesty chimichurri sauce adds a refreshing twist. These tacos are not just a dish; they’re an experience you can customize with your favorite toppings. Enjoy them warm, packed full of flavor, and ready to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Juice and zest of 2 large limes
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Granulated sugar
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Ground cinnamon
- Corn tortillas
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Queso fresco
- Cilantro
- Chimichurri sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine lime juice with flank steak in a pan and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the spice mix: Mix lime zest with salt and spices in a small bowl.
- Season the steak: Rub spice mixture over both sides of the marinated steak.
- Grill: Preheat grill to high heat and cook steak for about 5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest covered with foil for 10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas: Grill corn tortillas until slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos: Slice steak against the grain and place in tortillas. Top with avocado, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg