The Best Steak Tacos
Top round or flank steak is marinated in bright citrus, fresh jalapeno, fresh garlic, and bold spices to create the BEST steak tacos ever.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3-4 lbs top round steak, flank steak, skirt steak, or London broil
- 1 orange, (juiced)
- 2 limes, (juiced)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 jalapeno, (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour or corn tortillas
- 1 white onion, (diced)
- Fresh cilantro, (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Place steak in shallow pan (9x13) or large zip top bag.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, add orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine then pour over meat.
- 3
Cover with plastic wrap or seal bag then place in fridge to marinate for 2-24 hours. Flip meat halfway through marinating time.
- 4
Preheat grill to high. Remove steak from marinade and place on grill. Turn after 7-10 minutes. Grill until desired doneness and temperature. Do not overcook.
- 5
Remove meat from grill and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice very thin against the grain and serve on tortillas topped with onions and cilantro (if desired).