Ingredients
2 lbs flank steak or pounded skirt steak, preferably organic grass-fed
1–2 large sliced sweet onions for grilling (optional)
1 bunch scallions for grilling (optional)
Juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup)
Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
4 garlic cloves finely minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (including stems)
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, oregano, or chili powder
Optional: 1 3 teaspoons chipotle in adobo from canned for smoky flavor
1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed, small stems okay)
1 bunch Italian parsley (about 1 cup packed, thin stems okay)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
1/2 cup olive oil or more
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 of one jalapeño pepper
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 serrano chili, minced
A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 1/2 limes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups mixed sliced radishes, onions, carrots, or cauliflower
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns or coriander seed
A few sprigs of cilantro
12 small tortillas (corn and flour blend preferred)
Lime wedges
Avocado slices
Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional)
Hot sauces
Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
1-Start by mixing the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, then add the steak and onions, and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 3 hours in the fridge, and always bring it back to room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
2-Next, preheat your grill to medium-high and grease it well to prevent sticking. Grill the steak for 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare, and at the same time, grill the onions and scallions until they’re tender and charred for added smokiness. Once done, let the steak rest covered in foil for 10 minutes to lock in the juices, then slice it thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
3-For the chimichurri sauce, combine the herbs, seasonings, and oil in a blender or food processor, and pulse until it’s mixed but still a bit chunky. Prepare the salsa by finely dicing the vegetables and mixing them with the seasonings, letting it sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour to develop flavors. Don’t forget the quick pickles boil the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, add the veggies, chill until cold, and top with cilantro for a crunchy side.
4-Final Assembly: Lightly grill the tortillas until they’re soft and pliable, then wrap them in a towel to keep warm. Serve the steak strips with the tortillas and all the accompaniments so everyone can build their own tacos. This recipe yields about 16 tacos and includes nutritional info per taco with chimichurri: around 202 calories, 3.6 grams of sugar, 331.5 mg sodium, 8.5 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 17.5 grams carbohydrates, 2.7 grams fiber, 14.9 grams protein, and 34 mg cholesterol.
Last Step:
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⏳ Marinate steak ahead or overnight for deeper flavor.
🥩 Allow steak to rest after grilling to retain juices.
🌯 Grill tortillas lightly and keep warm wrapped to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 331.5 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.5 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 14.9 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
