Grilled Steak Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Steak Tacos
Description
This recipe begins by marinating a flat iron steak with a mixture including orange juice, garlic, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, cilantro, and warming spices like cinnamon and cumin, enhancing the beef's flavor and tenderizing it. The marinade is pureed for even consistency and infused into the meat through piercing.
The steak is grilled over medium-high heat, developing a charred crust while maintaining juiciness inside. After resting, it is sliced and served on warmed tortillas with fresh avocado slices, chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, creating a layered taste experience combining smoky, tangy, and fresh elements.
Additional garnishes like queso fresco, lime, or jalapeño slices can customize the heat and creaminess. The tortillas warmed over flame add a subtle smoky aroma complementing the meat.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled
- 2 chipotle peppers plus 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from the can
- 2 adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from the can
- ½ cup cilantro or a large fistful, leaves and stems
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Tacos:
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
- avocado sliced
- tomato chopped
- onion chopped
- cilantro chopped leaves
Instructions
Marinate the Steak:
- Poke holes in the steak with a large knife, taking care to make the holes with the grain. Add the steak to a gallon size freezer bag.
- Add the orange juice, garlic cloves, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, cilantro, cumin, cinnamon and kosher salt into a blender. Puree until smooth then pour into the freezer bag with the steak, seal and refrigerate for 1 hour up to overnight.
Make the Steak Tacos:
- Let the steak come to room temperature before grilling, about 20 minutes. Oil grates with grapeseed oil and preheat it on high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and grill the meat for 10 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest on a platter, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Warm the tortillas over a gas flame or on the grill. Assemble the tacos with sliced avocado, chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, queso fresco, and a squeeze of grilled limes or sliced jalapeño if you like.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 807mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 653IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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