Description
Sizzling Mexican grilled onion & skirt steak tacos celebrate bold flavors from authentic street cuisine. Charred meat, caramelized onions, and zesty salsa create a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) skirt steak
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick rings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced onion or grilled onion slices
- Lime wedges
- Cotija cheese or shredded Mexican blend (optional)
- Avocado or guacamole (optional)
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk liquid and seasonings in a large bowl, thoroughly coating skirt steak. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavor infusion.
- Onion Preparation: Toss onion slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring even seasoning coverage.
- Grill Setup: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, creating optimal caramelization conditions for ingredients.
- Grilling Process: Roast onion rings on grill grates or in a grill basket until edges char and center softens, rotating midway through cooking. Simultaneously, grill marinated steak to medium-rare, achieving a caramelized exterior.
- Resting and Slicing: Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute. Slice against the grain into thin, tender strips.
- Tortilla Preparation: Briefly warm tortillas on grill’s edge, creating slight char and enhancing flexibility.
- Taco Assembly: Layer sliced steak, caramelized onions, cilantro, crumbled cheese, and salsa on warmed tortillas. Serve with fresh lime wedges for added zest.
Notes
- Maximize Marinade Effectiveness: Let skirt steak soak in marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight to intensify flavor absorption and tenderize meat.
- Grill Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat around 400-450°F to achieve perfect caramelization without burning onions or steak.
- Slice Against the Grain: Cut steak perpendicular to muscle fibers to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing experience.
- Tortilla Warming Hack: Wrap tortillas in foil and warm briefly on grill’s edge to prevent drying while maintaining soft, flexible texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg