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Three grilled steak tacos garnished with lime wedges and cilantro are arranged on an oval plate, with a small bowl of lime wedges and a bunch of cilantro beside the plate.

Sizzling Grilled Steak Tacos Recipe

A woman in a tan jacket standing in a kitchen.Emily White
Flavorful grilled steak tacos topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, a simple yet delicious local favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 1245 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $13
Shopping Cost$37

Equipment

  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas small
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • onion diced (Optional toppings: salsa, avocado)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the flank steak.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 lb flank steak
  • Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  • Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
    8 corn tortillas
  • Assemble the tacos: place a few slices of grilled steak on each tortilla, top with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges. Add optional toppings if desired.
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1 lime, onion

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the steak in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.
Serve with a side of beans or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 1245kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 111gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 2146mgFiber: 16gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1236IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 328mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Easy Tacos, Flavorful Dinner, Grilled Steak Tacos, Mexican Cuisine

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