Family Favorite Grilled Steak Tacos

This grilled steak tacos recipe is perfect for a weekend meal with friends or family. When you plan a meal, make something people like. Make it ahead of time and let your guests help. With this recipe, you'll be sure to impress your guests and enjoy a stress-free weekend meal.

Flat iron steak is a delicious and affordable cut of meat, perfect for making flavorful tacos. A citrus adobo marinade adds an extra zing to the tacos, making them even more irresistible!

INGREDIENTS
For the Marinade:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 chipotle peppers plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems (or a large fistful)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Tacos:

• 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
• Sliced avocado
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped onion
• Chopped cilantro leaves

FOR ASSEMBLY:

• (8 5 or 6-inch) flour or corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup avocado crema or sour cream
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo or salsa fresca
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
How to Marinate the Steak:

• Use a large knife to poke holes in the steak, making sure to go with the grain. Add the steak to a gallon-size freezer bag.
• Put orange juice, garlic cloves, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, and salt into a blender. Cut up one small red onion into thin circles and add it to the mix. Once everything is smooth in texture, pour it into the freezer bag with the steak. Seal the bag shut then place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour up to overnight.

How to Make the Steak Tacos:

• Before grilling your steak, allow it to come to room temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Next, using grapeseed oil lubricate the grates and preheat on high heat.
• Set the grill to a medium-high heat. Cook the meat for 10 minutes on each side, or as long as you want it cooked.
• Let the steak sit on a platter for 10 minutes before cutting it.
• For best results, warm the tortillas over a gas flame or on the grill. Add sliced avocado, chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and queso fresco to your dish. For extra flavor, include a squeeze of grilled limes or slices of jalapeño!
• To assemble a taco, spread 1 tablespoon crema or sour cream on a tortilla. Put some steak slices on top. Add onion pieces, 1 tablespoon of pico de gallo or salsa fresca, 1 generous sprinkle of Cotija cheese, and cilantro leaves.

Which type of steak would be the most suitable for tacos?
For this steak taco recipe, I recommend using flank steak. This protein is affordable, easy to grill, and very flavorful. Simply marinate it in chipotle salsa-citrus, and it will cook quickly in just a few minutes, making it an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner. Meanwhile, you can prepare your toppings while the steak is resting.

Tips for Steak Tacos

• Citrus juice can be used to tenderize flank steak.
• Over-marinating the meat with citrus juice can cause it to break down too much.
• Brush off any marinade pieces from the steak before cooking to prevent burning.
• For the most tender bites, cook steak to medium-rare and let it rest before cutting against the grain.
• Outdoor grilling: To grill the tacos, heat an outdoor grill for direct, medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates with a paper dipped in vegetable oil. Add the onion rings in a single layer and grill uncovered until charred in spots and tender, flipping halfway through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Oil the grates again.
• Add the steak and grill uncovered until browned, charred in spots, and the center registers 128ºF for medium rare or 135ºF for medium, flipping halfway through, 9 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to the cutting board.
• Storage: Leftover steak and onions can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  

What Toppings Should I Use for Steak Tacos?
In this recipe, you can use onions from the marinade as a topping for steak tacos. You can also add salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Crema or sour cream can also be added. This taco recipe is influenced by a love of Mexican food.

For those who don't want steak, there's a suggestion to try grilled shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa instead. Different tortilla options can be used according to preference.
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