Description
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are the perfect summer dish, combining smoky, juicy steak with a fresh and creamy avocado salsa. These tacos are not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them ideal for casual dinners or lively gatherings. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients creates a delightful taste experience that will impress your family and friends. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy this delicious meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces skirt steak
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 pound tomatillos, husks peeled and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- 6 corn tortillas
- ½ yellow onion, sliced in half
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 green onions
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by blending tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt until smooth.
- Marinate steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, half of the chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, dry oregano, and avocado oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill until pliable. Slice grilled steak against the grain and assemble tacos with salsa and toppings like green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Consider adding toppings such as diced onions or queso fresco for extra flavor. For a milder salsa, remove seeds from jalapeño or substitute with bell pepper.