Tri-Tip Steak Tacos
This recipe for marinated tri-tip steak tacos is sure to please your family or guests. It's a great choice for weeknight grilling or a get-together.
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- Prep time
- 12 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound tri-tip steak, cut in half lengthwise
- 10 to 12 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Combine oil, lime juice, cumin, Worcestershire, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Place tri-tip pieces into a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over meat, seal bag, and massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- 4
Preheat grill. Remove meat from bag and place onto grill. Discard marinade.
- 5
Cook tri-tip for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 6
During last half of cooking, wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and add to grill. Turn over a few times while tri-tip is cooking. Once beef has reached desired doneness, remove both steak and tortillas from grill. Rest meat for 5 minutes before carving.
- 7
After resting, transfer steak to a cutting board. Thinly slice steak on the bias (against the grain).
- 8
To assemble tacos, simply add a few slices of grilled tri-tip to a tortilla. Top each taco with guacamole, pico de gallo, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Fold the tortillas and enjoy. Serve with your favorite sides.