Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- For the Grilled Steak
- 1½ lbs (680 g) flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- For Serving
- 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat steak with marinade and let rest for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Grill steak for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Remove steak and rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Mix all avocado salsa ingredients in a bowl and gently toss.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
- Assemble tacos with sliced steak and avocado salsa.