Steak Tacos
Taco night just got better with steak tacos! Easy to make with a flavorful steak taco marinade then pan seared or grilled and layered on tortillas with toppings.
Ingredients
Steak taco marinade
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil , divided
- 2 Tablespoons light soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- 2 limes , juiced (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar , or honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak , cut into bite sized pieces
For serving: 6" flour or corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime, cotija cheese, sour cream, avocado or guacamole
Instructions
Steak taco marinade:
- Place 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl or gallon-sized zip-top bag. Stir or shake until combined. Place meat inside the bag and let sit for at least 30 minutes (up to 5 hours). If you have more time, let it sit longer.
Prepare steak and serve:
- Place the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the steak and cook until the meat has browned (about 5-6 minutes), or has reach desired doneness. Alternatively you can grill the whole steak until it reaches desired doneness and then slice just before serving.
- Serve steak in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
Grilling: You could also cook the steak on the grill over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side (or until it reaches desired doneness). Then slice into strips after.
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 or 3 days. Reheat just until warmed through on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 104mg, Sodium: 641mg, Potassium: 634mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
