Easy Skillet Steak Tacos
Tacos are one of the best foods out there and these steak tacos are no exception! They are brimming with bright lime flavor and delicious seasonings, the hint of honey in the marinade helps the steak sear beautifully, and the toppings that crown them are the perfect finishing highlight. The key here is just to pick out good quality steak. I recommend looking for sirloin with a generous amount of marbling or using prime grade. Marbling is the fat swirled throughout the steak, more marbling means more flavor and a more tender piece of meat (I buy prime top sirloin at Costco for about $10 a pound, it’s a great place to get good quality steak). I think it’s safe to say these tacos will quickly become a family favorite! They take little effort yet finish with big flavor.
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Steak Tacos Recipe Ingredients
Steak and marinade ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak (preferably prime grade or well marbled with fat) 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp honey 2 tsp minced garlic 1.5 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 tsp vegetable oil, divided
Ingredients for serving
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed 1 avocado, diced 1/2 small red onion or white onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
How to Make Steak Tacos
Substitutes and Variations
Sugar or maple syrup will work in place of the honey. Lemon juice will be okay for lime. Regular chili powder makes a fine substitute for the ancho chili powder. If you want to make these spicy include some cayenne pepper in the marinade. Try other toppings. Pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, sliced radishes, Mexican hot sauce or cotija or Monterey Jack cheese are all great choices. If flour tortillas are preferred those will work in place of corn tortillas.
The Perfect Upgrade
Want to take these to the next level?
Try them with homemade corn tortillas or homemade corn tortillas. Pair them with homemade chips and salsa. Good traditional sides to serve with them include black beans, refried beans or Mexican rice.
Storage and Reheating
Cooked steak should be stored in the fridge. It will keep up to 2 days. Steak pieces can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat with a little bit of oil, tossing occasionally, until just heated through.
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