Grilled Steak Tacos
Tender grilled steak, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas make these tacos irresistible!
Equipment
- grill
- knife
- cutting board
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 500 g beef steak e.g. flank steak or ribeye
- 3 tablespoons olive oil For the marinade.
- 2 tablespoons lime juice For the marinade.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin For the marinade.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For the marinade.
- 1 teaspoon salt For the marinade.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For the marinade.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Optional, for added heat.
- 8 small tortillas Corn or flour tortillas.
- 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped.
- 1 cup onion Finely diced.
- 1 cup tomatoes Diced.
- 1 each avocado Sliced.
- 1 each lime Cut into wedges, for serving.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the marinade.
- Place the beef steak into the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Grill the marinated steak for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until desired doneness is achieved. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a pan until lightly browned and warm.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced steak on each tortilla, then top with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and avocado slices.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor. These tacos are perfect for a summer BBQ or a casual dinner.