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Delicious Skirt Steak Tacos

Succulent marinated skirt steak wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • cheese
  • salsa
  • lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the skirt steak and let it marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  4. Slice the skirt steak against the grain into thin strips before grilling.
  5. Lightly grill or warm the tortillas until pliable.
Cooking
  1. Place the skirt steak on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  2. Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Place a few slices of skirt steak on a tortilla, then add your desired toppings.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
  3. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in each delicious bite!

Notes

For even more flavor, consider marinating the skirt steak for a few hours or overnight. Keep an eye on the cooking time, as skirt steak can become tough if overcooked. Feel free to experiment with different toppings.