Skirt Steak Tacos
Bright, citrus-marinated steak topped with fresh Pico de Gallo — simple, flavorful, and perfect for taco night.
Servings 8 Tacos
Ingredients
For the Citrus Marinated Steak:
- 1 ¼ pounds skirt or flank steak
- juice of 2 limes
- juice of 1 orange
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
Tacos:
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion about ½ a small onion
- 1 jalapeño ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (use 2 for medium spice)
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 cup diced tomatoes seeds removed and chopped (about 2 medium tomatoes)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
- 8 tortillas corn or flour
Instructions
- Trim off any excess fat from the steak and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt.
- Place the steak in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
- In a separate bowl, combine onion, jalapeño, lime juice, tomatoes, cilantro, and salt to make Pico de Gallo. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, shake off excess liquid, and discard the marinade. Cook the steak for about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until soft.
- Fill each tortilla with cooked steak and top with Pico de Gallo.
Notes
Use Skirt or Flank Steak: Both work great! Skirt steak tends to be a little more tender and flavorful, but either will be delicious when marinated.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook the steak in batches if needed to avoid steaming — you want it to sear nicely.
Discard Excess Marinade: Be sure to let the marinade drip off the steak before cooking. Too much liquid in the pan can prevent browning.
Marinate Time: For the best flavor, marinate for at least 2 hours. If you’re short on time, even 30 minutes will add good flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Taco | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
