Description
Grilled onion and skirt steak tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy marinated skirt steak with sweet caramelized onions, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, these tacos can be customized with fresh toppings like cilantro and lime. Each bite offers a delightful balance of savory and zesty flavors, making them an instant favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into rings
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Skirt Steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the skirt steak in the mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Onions: Toss onion rings in olive oil with salt and pepper.
- 3. Preheat Your Grill: Heat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4. Grill: Place the marinated skirt steak on one side of the grill and the onions on another. Grill each for about 3-5 minutes per side until done.
- 5. Slice: Let both sit for five minutes after grilling; slice the steak against the grain and cut onions into bite-sized pieces.
- 6. Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet; fill with steak and onions, then top with cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg