4.9 from 18 votes
Steak Tacos with Corn Salsa
These Steak Tacos with Corn Salsa bring me back to my days in Arizona when we'd hop over the border for some incredible street tacos on the weekend and some
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
461 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle powder divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons lime fresh juice divided and zest reserved
- 6 green onions
- 2 ears corn husked
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 8 flour tortillas small street taco sized
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Sprinkle skirt steak on both sides with salt, pepper and and 1 ¼ teaspoons chipotle powder. Whisk 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon lime juice in 11x7-inch glass dish. Add meat and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush green onions and corn with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes for green onions and 7 minutes for corn. Cut the corn from cob and transfer the kernels to a bowl. Chop green onions and add to corn. Stir in cilantro, chives, lime zest, and remaining ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder, ½ tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season relish to taste with salt and pepper.
- Grill the skirt steak to desired doneness, about 2 ½ minutes per side for medium. Transfer to work surface; let rest 5 minutes.
- Char tortillas over an open flame.
- Thinly slice the skirt steak across grain. Divide skirt steak and juices equally among tortillas. Spoon corn mixture over each and serve.
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Notes
- Don't forget the guacamole!
Nutrition Information
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
490mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
549IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 549IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.