Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and delicious dish that will elevate any meal. This recipe combines smoky, marinated steak with a zesty avocado salsa, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners, these tacos are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you prefer extra spice or fresh toppings, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak (or flap/flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ yellow onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by blending tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Marinate the steak by combining orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano in a bowl. Let the steak marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the marinated steak over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until preferred doneness. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble by placing sliced steak on tortillas and topping with avocado salsa and diced onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg