Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa offer a mouthwatering blend of smoky, juicy flavors that are perfect for any occasion. These tacos are ideal for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, featuring tender skirt steak marinated in zesty citrus flavors and topped with a vibrant avocado salsa that adds a refreshing twist. The combination of fresh ingredients not only enhances the taste but also makes this dish visually appealing. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike—making them a go-to recipe for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces skirt steak
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound tomatillos
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 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
- 6 corn tortillas
- 6 green onions
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by cooking tomatillos, yellow onion, garlic, and jalapeño in avocado oil until softened. Add cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt; mash gently.
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, paprika, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the steak on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill and assemble tacos with sliced steak and avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg