Description
These juicy steak tacos with bold taco seasoning are packed with sizzling flavor and tender beef, making them an irresistible option for taco night. With a custom blend of spices, perfectly cooked steak, and fresh toppings, this recipe offers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer corn or flour tortillas, these tacos are endlessly customizable and always a hit.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak (or sirloin)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings:
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak (or sirloin)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings:
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1/2 cup diced onions
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro
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1 ripe avocado, sliced
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1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
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Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
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Lime wedges, for serving
Notes
For a marinade-style seasoning, mix the spice blend with lime juice and a bit of oil.
Swap skirt steak for flank or sirloin depending on availability.
Add pickled onions or radishes for brightness and crunch.
Reuse leftover steak in burritos, nachos, or taco salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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