Description
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and delicious choice for any meal, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a lively gathering with friends. The juicy grilled steak pairs perfectly with creamy avocado salsa, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. With fresh ingredients and customizable spice levels, these tacos are not only satisfying but also a healthy option that everyone will love. Enjoy them wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onion for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces skirt steak (cut into 6-inch sections; substitute flap steak or flank steak)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 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
- Juice of 1 orange (around ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 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
- 6 corn tortillas
- 6 green onions
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by blending tomatillos, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeño, water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, half chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering sliced steak on each tortilla and topping with avocado salsa and remaining chopped cilantro and onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg