Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Indulge in the smoky and juicy goodness of Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa. This vibrant dish combines tender marinated steak with a zesty avocado salsa, making it perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. With a burst of flavor in every bite, these tacos are not only visually appealing but also packed with fresh ingredients that will impress your family and friends alike. Plus, they can be easily customized to suit any palate!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak (or flap/flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 pound tomatillos
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro
- Spices: paprika, oregano, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by heating avocado oil in a skillet and cooking tomatillos, onion halves, garlic cloves, jalapeño, and water until soft. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt.
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, half the cilantro, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat and grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked to your liking. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill; then assemble by layering sliced steak and topping with avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 260g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg