Description
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings a taste of summer to your table all year round. This recipe features juicy marinated steak grilled to perfection, paired with a refreshing avocado salsa that adds a burst of flavor and creaminess. Perfect for casual dinners or lively gatherings, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the spice levels according to your preferences. Serve them in warm corn tortillas for an authentic experience, and enjoy the delightful combination of smoky, spicy, and fresh ingredients that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound tomatillos (husks peeled and rinsed well)
- ½ yellow onion (sliced in half)
- 2 cloves garlic (skins peeled)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced in half, seeds removed for mild heat)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime (around 2 tablespoons, plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 16 ounces skirt steak (cut into 6-inch sections; substitute flap steak or flank steak)
- Juice of 1 orange (around ¼ cup)
- Juice of 1 large lime (around 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (divided in half)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 green onions
- 6 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by blending tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Marinate the steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with avocado oil. Grill the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Allow resting before slicing.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill or skillet. Fill each tortilla with sliced steak and top with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg