Easy Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos are loaded with juicy marinated steak topped with pico de gallo and guacamole, and wrapped in a warm tortilla!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak (or sirloin, or ribeye *see notes)
- 8 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas, warmed)
- toppings as desired
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes, juiced)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange, juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Steps
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In a blender or food processor, add all marinade ingredients. Pulse until smooth.
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Combine the marinade and flank steak in a glass bowl or freezer bag and mix well to coat.
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Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. (If using sirloin or ribeye, marinate for a maximum of 1 hour). Remove the steak from the marinade and allow excess to drip off.
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Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat (425°F). Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side (125 to 130°F for medium-rare). While the steak is cooking, add the tortillas to the grill for about 1 minute per side to warm.
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Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut the steak into ½-inch slices across the grain, and then cut into bite-sized pieces
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Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| flank steak | 1.5 pounds | - | - |
| small corn tortillas | 8 | - | - |
| toppings as desired | - | - | - |
| fresh lime juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| fresh orange juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| cilantro | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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