5 from 33 votes
Grilled Steak Tacos
Grilled Steak Tacos feature flat iron steak marinated in a zesty blend of orange juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and spices, then grilled for a smoky, tender meat note. Served on warmed tortillas with fresh avocado, tomato, onion, and cilantro, these tacos balance smoky heat with bright, fresh garnishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% 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.