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Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Delicious Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa feature marinated steak in warm tortillas topped with creamy salsa, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husks peeled and rinsed well
  • ? yellow onion sliced in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, skins peeled
  • 1 jalape?o sliced in half, seeds removed for mild heat
  • ? cup water
  • ? cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juice around 2 tablespoons, plus more to taste
  • ? teaspoon dry oregano
  • ? teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 16 ounces skirt steak, cut into 6-inch sections or substitute flap steak or flank steak
  • ? cup juice of an orange
  • 2 tablespoons juice of a large lime around 2 tablespoons
  • ? cup finely chopped fresh cilantro divided in half
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ? teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • ? teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ? teaspoon ground cumin
  • ? teaspoon dry oregano
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil for grilling
  • ? cup finely chopped white onion for serving

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the avocado oil and heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalape?o, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly charred.
  3. Add the water and cook, using a wooden spoon to lift any brown bits off the bottom of the pan, until the liquid has reduced by ? in volume and the tomatillos are fork-tender, around 3 minutes.
  4. Add everything to a blender along with the cilantro, lime juice, oregano, salt, and avocado and pulse until as smooth or chunky as preferred. Adjust with salt and lime juice as desired. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. In a bowl, combine the steak, orange juice, lime juice, ? cup chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours.
  6. Preheat your grill to 500?F (475?F if using a ModiFire Grill Grate) or a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. If using a Traeger, add the avocado oil to the steak and toss to coat.
  7. If using a skillet or griddle, add the avocado oil to the pan and heat until shimmering. Transfer the steaks and green onions onto the grill or skillet/griddle and cook, undisturbed, until grill marks form or deeply seared, around 4 minutes for the steak and 2 minutes for the onion.
  8. Flip and cook the other side until grill marks form or deeply seared and the thickest part of the steak registers 125?F for a medium-rare center, around 4 more minutes for the steak and 1 minute for the onion. Transfer the steak and green onions to a cutting board and let rest for at least 6 minutes before slicing the steak into small cubes.
  9. While the steaks rest, warm the tortillas on the grill or skillet/griddle for 10-15 seconds per side.
  10. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ? cup chopped cilantro and diced white onion and toss to incorporate.
  11. To assemble the tacos, spread a layer of diced steak onto each tortilla, top with some of the avocado salsa, and garnish with the fresh cilantro and onion mixture. Serve with the charred green onions, extra avocado salsa on the side, and lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to achieve perfect doneness, aiming for medium-rare at 125?F. Grilling the veggies adds a delicious smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing to maintain juiciness.

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