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Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa
5 from 18 votes

Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa

Steak tacos with cucumber and corn salsa feature grilled skirt steak seasoned with chili and spices, paired with a fresh salsa of diced cucumber, grilled corn, jalapeno, and red onion brightened with lime juice. Served on warm corn tortillas, the combination offers a charred, smoky flavor balanced by the cool, crisp salsa and optional creamy avocado and cilantro accents.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ English cucumber diced
  • 1 corn ear, grilled
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • ¼ jalapeno pepper diced
  • salt to taste
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado optional
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Mix together all spices in a small bowl and rub all over the skirt steak. Preheat grill to medium high.
  2. Cook skirt steak for 3-5  minutes on each side.  Let rest under foil for ten minutes.
  3. While steak is cooking put one ear of corn on the grill.  Rotate frequently until you get some char on each side.
  4. Make salsa by tossing together all cucumber, corn, jalepeno and red onion.  Squeeze the juice of one lime on the salsa and add salt to taste.
  5. Slice steak thinly against the grain and serve tacos.  Add cilantro, avocados and queso fresco for toppings.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Potassium 503mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 500IU (10%) Vitamin C 9.3mg (10%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 500IU 10%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.