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Mouthwatering Grilled Steak Tacos

Mouthwatering Grilled Steak Tacos are a Fiesta of Flavor! Great for Taco Tuesdays or any fiesta!
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy, fiesta, flavorful, grilled, mexican, mouthwatering, steak, tacos
Servings: 4
Author: Susan @Modern Empty Nester

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Skirt steak, trimmed

For Marinade:

  • 4 Limes, plus additional for lime squeezes
  • 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Basil
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Toppings: (select as desired)

  • Corn tortillas
  • Onions, diced raw or sliced and sautéed (optional)
  • Queso Fresco
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Avocado, diced
  • Romaine lettuce, thinly chopped
  • Beans
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salsa, (optional)
  • Jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  • Marinade: Prep skirt steak by trimming fat off steak as desired. Add steak to marinating dish. Squeeze juice from 3 limes. Add in olive oil and spices. Allow steak to marinade and meld with flavors for at least two hours.
  • Prep toppings for tacos in advance. Ideally, your toppings are ready to serve once the hot steak is ready. Dice fresh tomatoes, thinly slice lettuce, dice raw onions or caramelize on the stove. Rinse beans and dice avocado. Place in individual dishes for serving. Serve with optional salsa and jalapeños.
  • Grill steak until desired temperature and doneness. Place cooked grilled steak on cutting board and cut into strips or small, bite size pieces. Serve on cutting board, along with toppings around it. Warm corn tortillas on the grill or in the oven. Pile cut steak into tortillas, add toppings, a squeeze of lime and enjoy!