Easy Steak Tacos

Name: Easy Steak Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 1 h 23 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds flank steak; 8 small corn tortillas; toppings as desired; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup cilantro; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 23 mins
Servings
8 tacos
Calories
219 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Easy Steak Tacos

Layla Henson

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Steak Tacos are loaded with juicy marinated steak topped with pico de gallo and guacamole, and wrapped in a warm tortilla!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin, or ribeye *see notes
8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas, warmed
toppings as desired

Marinade

¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes, juiced
¼ cup fresh orange juice about 1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup cilantro packed
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a blender or food processor, add all marinade ingredients. Pulse until smooth.
Combine the marinade and flank steak in a glass bowl or freezer bag and mix well to coat.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. (If using sirloin or ribeye, marinate for a maximum of 1 hour). Remove the steak from the marinade and allow excess to drip off.
Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat (425°F). Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side (125 to 130°F for medium-rare). While the steak is cooking, add the tortillas to the grill for about 1 minute per side to warm.
Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut the steak into ½-inch slices across the grain, and then cut into bite-sized pieces
Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.

Notes

*Skirt steak, sirloin, or ribeye can be used in place of flank steak. If using ribeye or sirloin, reduce marinating time to 1 hour.
Marinade - Marinate the steak for maximum flavor. Flank steak is a tougher cut and should be marinated for at least one hour or up to 12 hours.
Rest After Cooking - Let the beef rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
Cut Across the Grain (Important!) - Cut the steak across the grain, or the steak will be tough. Before you marinate the meat, you will see long fibers in the meat, cut across (and not with) the fibers.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1taco Calories 219 (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 391mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 71IU (1%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1taco
Calories	219	11%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	51mg	17%
Sodium	309mg	13%
Potassium	391mg	8%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	71IU	1%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%