The sight of a soft taco piled high with all the favorite fillings is enough to get anyone excited. And the sight of Grilled Steak Tacos, filled with a charred, savory, juicy steak, is enough to get people cheering! The steak is marinated in a tropical, aromatic, and herbaceous blend, making it the perfect pairing for creamy avocados, bright tomatoes, and spicy onions. Grilled Steak Tacos take a little time to bring together, but they’re such an incredible take on tacos you’ll know they’re worth the effort after just one bite!
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 chipotle peppers plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more, to taste, for serving
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the tacos:
- 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
- olive oil, to taste, for oiling the grill grates
- 4 (8-inch) tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
Directions
Step 1 -Add the orange juice, the garlic cloves, the chipotle peppers, the adobo sauce, 1/2 cup of the cilantro, the cumin, the cinnamon, and the kosher salt into a blender.
Step 2 -Purée until a smooth marinade forms.
Step 3 -Poke holes in the steak with a large knife, making sure the holes go with the grain.
Step 4 -Add the steaks and the marinade to a gallon-size resealable bag.
Step 5 -Seal and refrigerate the steaks for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Step 6 -Let the steaks come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Step 7 -Using the olive oil, oil the grill grates.
Step 8 -Preheat the grill to high heat.
Step 9 -Reduce the heat to medium-high and place the marinated steaks on the grill.
Step 10 -Grill the steaks until cooked through to desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, reaching 135 degrees F.
Step 11 -Allow the steaks to rest on a platter covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Step 12 -Cut the steaks against the grain.
Step 13 -Warm the tortillas over a gas flame or on the grill.
Step 14 -Add the steak slices, the avocado, the tomatoes, the onions, and the extra cilantro evenly to each tortilla.
Step 15 -Serve.
