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Steak Tacos
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Steak Tacos

Steak pieces are soaked in a simple lime and ancho chili seasoned marinade and quickly pan seared in a super hot skillet until just perfectly browned. From there it's layered on tortillas and finished with your favorite toppings!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 24 mins
Servings: 5 (2 tacos per serving)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak or New York Steak (preferably prime grade or well marbled with fat)
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 tsp vegetable oil divided
For serving
  • 10 (6-inch) corn tortilla warmed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 small red onion or white onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Trim away any large chunks of fat and cut steak into strips that are 1/2-inch thick, then cut into pieces that 3/4-inch in size.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, ancho chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Add steak pieces to lime mixture then toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  4. Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Once oil is just smoking, use tongs to remove half the steak from the bowl (shake off some excess marinade) and transfer to pan and immediately spread steak pieces out into an even single layer in pan (stand back it can splatter).
  6. Let cook about 45 seconds until nicely browned on bottom, then very quickly flip each piece and cook to desired doneness, about 45 seconds longer (for food safety USDA recommends internal safe temperature of 145 degrees on an instant read thermometer, I like to go to about 135 degrees). Transfer steak to a plate.
  7. Wipe skillet clean using tongs and a ball of paper towels. Return to heat and add remaining 2 tsp oil and let heat. Repeat cooking and transferring process with remaining steak.
  8. Serve right away in warmed tortillas with avocado, onion and cilantro.

Notes

  • You can also use thin tortillas here (you'll need 20 total) and layer 2 tortillas per taco.
  • Other great toppings here are pico de gallo or salsa, sautéed bell peppers, Mexican hot sauce, or cheese (such as cotija, Monterey jack etc).