5.0 from 132 votes
Easy Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos are loaded with juicy marinated steak topped with pico de gallo and guacamole, and wrapped in a warm tortilla!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.