The Best Steak Tacos
Top round or flank steak is marinated in bright citrus, fresh jalapeno, fresh garlic, and bold spices to create the BEST steak tacos ever.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs top round steak, flank steak, skirt steak, or London broil
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For serving
- Flour or corn tortillas
- 1 white onion, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place steak in shallow pan (9x13) or large zip top bag.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine then pour over meat.
- Cover with plastic wrap or seal bag then place in fridge to marinate for 2-24 hours. Flip meat halfway through marinating time.
- Preheat grill to high. Remove steak from marinade and place on grill. Turn after 7-10 minutes. Grill until desired doneness and temperature. Do not overcook.
- Remove meat from grill and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice very thin against the grain and serve on tortillas topped with onions and cilantro (if desired).
Notes
- If you do not have a grill, the steak can be broiled in the oven to desired doneness and temperature.
- Use a digital thermometer so that you don't overcook the steak.
- For more intense jalapeno flavor, chop smaller.
- Additional topping ideas: avocado, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, tomato
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