Description
Delicious and easy skirt steak tacos, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak: Start by mixing the olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat the skirt steak with this marinade, making sure it’s well covered. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes; if you have more time, letting it marinate for an hour will deepen the flavor even more!
- Cook the skirt steak: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for a medium-rare finish. Once cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. This step helps keep the juices locked in, making your steak even juicier!
- Slice the steak: After the steak has rested, slice it against the grain into thin strips. This is key for tenderness—trust me!
- Prepare the tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they’re soft and pliable. Now, it’s time to assemble. On each tortilla, add some of the skirt steak, a generous sprinkle of chopped onion, and fresh cilantro. Don’t forget to squeeze a little lime juice on top to brighten everything up!
- Serve and enjoy immediately: These tacos are best enjoyed fresh, but don’t worry about leftovers—you’ll definitely want to have seconds!
Notes
Don’t skip the marinating step and always cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tacos, skirt steak, easy recipes, Mexican cuisine