Flank Steak Tacos
Apr. 30, 2024
These tacos made with seasoned flank steak are perfect for a celebration or a low-key night at home. Top your tacos with homemade guacamole and let the compliments roll in!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 1 orange juiced (1/4 cup)
- 2 limes juiced (1/4 cup)
- 2 Tbsp oil (olive or vegetable), plus more for grill
- 8 garlic cloves, minced (2 tbsp)
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for steak
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus more for steak
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Place the steak in a 9×13 baking dish or gallon size Ziplock bag and cover it with the marinade until fully coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill medium-high heat (400-450°F).
- Discard the extra marinade and season steak with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steaks for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
- Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve in your tacos as strips or chop down to smaller cubes after slicing.
- Rare: 125° F 52 ° C
- Medium rare: 135° F 57 ° C
- Medium: 145° F 63 ° C
- Medium well: 150° F 66 ° C
- Well done: 160° F 71 ° C
For your guacamole, here are our recommended ingredients, but feel free to make it your own!
INGREDIENTS
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Freshly ground black peppercorn
- Cilantro leaves
- Ripe avocados
- Fresh jalapeño peppers
- Red onion, finely minced
- Fresh squeezed lime juice
- Coarse salt
DIRECTIONS
- Place avocados in a medium bowl. Using a fork, smash them to your preference.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and salt to taste.
- Serve on top of your tacos, or with chips.