Description
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and satisfying dish, perfect for any occasion. These tacos feature tender, marinated steak grilled to perfection and paired with a zesty avocado salsa that adds freshness and a delightful crunch. Ideal for taco nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a flavor explosion that combines smoky, spicy, and tangy elements, making it hard to resist coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces skirt steak
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 pound tomatillos
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 6 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Salsa: Blend tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk orange juice, lime juice, half the cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano. Marinate skirt steak in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat with avocado oil. Grill steak for 4–5 minutes on each side until desired doneness; let rest before slicing thinly.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm corn tortillas briefly on a skillet. Place sliced steak on each tortilla and top with avocado salsa and green onions.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use high-quality meat for the best flavor. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control spice level. Make the salsa in advance; add lime juice just before serving to keep it fresh.