Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Savor the deliciousness of Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa, a fantastic dish that melds smoky, juicy steak with a zesty avocado salsa. These tacos are perfect for any casual dinner or lively gathering, bringing vibrant flavors and colors to your table. With fresh ingredients and a straightforward preparation method, you’ll impress your family and friends in just 25 minutes. Customize the spice levels to your liking, making these tacos a versatile option for all palates. Enjoy the harmony of flavors as you bite into tender steak topped with creamy avocado salsa, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 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
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 16 ounces skirt steak (cut into 6-inch sections, substitute flap steak or flank steak)
- Juice of 1 orange (around ¼ cup)
- Juice of 1 large lime (around 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (divided in half)
- 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
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 green onions
- 6 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Salsa by sautéing tomatillos, yellow onion, garlic, and jalapeño in avocado oil until tender. Blend with cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt until smooth.
- Marinate skirt steak in orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, paprika, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the marinated steak on a preheated grill or skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm corn tortillas briefly on a skillet and fill each with sliced steak, diced avocado, and abundant avocado salsa. Garnish with chopped white onion and remaining cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg