Steak Tacos

My Steak Tacos are going to be the newest addition to your weekly dinner menu.

The steak is so tender and juicy, and I just pile it high in tortillas with all my favorite toppings. Honestly, what could be better?

They’re a super easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

It’s taco time again! Well, it’s taco time a lot around here. These steak tacos are my latest favorites.

The key to these tacos is the seasoning. If your steak tastes great, everything else will fall into place.

The steak can be grilled or pan seared, so this is the perfect taco recipe for a sunny summertime lunch, or a rainy winter night’s dinner. It’s an anytime taco that can accommodate any of your favorite toppings.

This is going to become your new answer to the old “What’s for Dinner?”

What is the Best Cut of Steak to Use?

My top choice is flank steak, it’s perfect for quick cooking and has great flavor. Check out my collection of Flank Steak Recipes to see other ways to use this versatile cut.

After flank, skirt steak and sirloin are the best options.

Higher end cuts like New York strip and ribeye would go great in these tacos, but they are more expensive and the difference really isn’t worth it in tacos.

Ingredients Needed

• Steak
• Seasonings – lime juice, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Tortillas – I prefer flour with steak, but corn would certainly work if you prefer.
• Toppings – This time I used avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and cilantro. See below for more of my other topping ideas.

How to Make Steak Tacos

Here’s how I prep the steak first. I take it out of the fridge about half an hour before cooking. I squeeze lime juice all over it, then mix together the seasonings and rub it all over the steak.

When I’m ready to cook, I either grill or pan sear it to the doneness I like (see chart below). Then I cover it with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

For the tortillas, I give them a quick sear on each side in a hot, ungreased skillet. About 10 seconds per side is perfect, just until I see some nice brown spots.

Finally, I load up my tacos with the steak and all my favorite toppings.

Steak Doneness Temperatures

These tacos should be customized to your preferences, so the steak should be cooked the way you like it.

Times will vary according to cut and thickness, but you will want the temperature on an instant read thermometer to read:

• Rare: 120°F
• Medium Rare: 130°F
• Medium: 140°F
• Medium Well: 150°F
• Well: 160°F

After cooking, cover with foil and allow to rest 5-10 minutes.

Topping Ideas

Once you have the tortillas and steak, there are so many ways you can customize your tacos…

• Veggies – tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, corn, cabbage, onions or scallions
• Cheese – cheddar, pepper jacks, cotija, feta or gorgonzola (it goes great with steak)
• Sauces – pico de gallo, salsa verde, salsa taquera, mango salsa or chipotle mayo
• Flavor enhancers – black olives, jalapeños (fresh or pickled), cilantro

Suggested Sides

I usually have steak tacos on their own, or with a side of refried beans. My Mexican Street Corn Salad also goes well with them.

Make it a taco night in your home. Everyone is going to love these tasty and versatile tacos. Watch the whole family chomp on them one after another.

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In the mood for more tacos? Try these!
Birria Tacos
Ground Beef Tacos
Fried Fish Tacos
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
Korean Beef Tacos
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Tacos Gobernador
Breakfast Tacos

Steak Tacos

Yield: 8 tacos

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Steak Tacos - Tender steak piled high in tortillas with all your favorite toppings. What could be better than that?

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Ingredients

For steak

• 1.5 pounds steak (flank, skirt or sirloin)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1.5 tsp brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1.5 tsp oregano
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

For tacos

• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• toppings of your choice

Instructions

1. Remove the steak from the fridge half an hour before cooking. Squeeze the lime juice on it, then mix the remaining seasonings together and rub all over the steak
2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the steak to your desired doneness. Cooking times will vary depending on cut and thickness. See note for temperature chart. Remove to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and rest 10 minutes.
3. Heat an ungreased non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once it’s hot, cook the tortillas about 10 seconds per side, just until some brown spots start to appear.
4. Slice steak against grain. Load tortillas generously with steak and your favorite toppings.

Notes

Cook steak to the following temperature, as measured by an instant read thermometer. Temperature will continue to rise as it rests.

• Rare - 120°F
• Medium Rare - 130°F
• Medium - 140°F
• Medium Well - 150°F
• Well - 160°F

Leftovers: You can store leftover steak for 2-3 days in the fridge, if you have any left. Reheat it in a skillet over medium high heat before making your next batch of tacos.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 298Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 83mgSodium 507mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 24g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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