Description
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these zesty Lime & Cilantro Steak Tacos — a mouthwatering, quick dinner option that delivers bold Mexican flavor in every bite. Juicy grilled steak marinated in fresh lime juice, garlic, and cilantro is tucked inside charred corn tortillas and topped with crisp onions and herbs. This easy recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday, summer BBQs, or a weeknight craving fix. Whether you’re searching for quick dinners, easy dinner ideas, healthy taco recipes, or just delicious food ideas, these tacos have you covered.
Ingredients
1 lb skirt or flank steak
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper or 1 sliced jalapeño (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add steak and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
3. Cook the steak for 3–4 minutes on each side or until your preferred doneness is achieved. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
4. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a hot pan or over an open flame until slightly charred.
6. Fill each tortilla with steak slices, then top with chopped onion and cilantro.
7. Add crushed red pepper or jalapeño slices for heat if desired.
8. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Marinate the steak for a minimum of 1 hour, but overnight gives the best flavor.
Always slice the steak thinly *against the grain* for maximum tenderness.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled, for the most vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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