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Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe

Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe
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This recipe features delicious grilled steak tacos served with a vibrant and creamy avocado salsa verde. Juicy skirt steak is marinated in citrus and spices, grilled to perfection, and served on warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa and charred green onions for a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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Salsa Verde

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husks peeled and rinsed well
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, skins peeled
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced in half, seeds removed for mild heat
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime (around 2 tablespoons, plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 ripe avocado

Grilled Steak Tacos

  • 16 ounces skirt steak, cut into 6-inch sections (substitute flap steak or flank steak)
  • Juice of 1 orange (around ¼ cup)
  • Juice of 1 large lime (around 2 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided in half
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 6 green onions
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salsa Verde: Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add avocado oil. Once shimmering, add tomatillos, yellow onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook while stirring occasionally until vegetables are lightly charred. Add water and cook, scraping brown bits from the pan, until liquid reduces by a quarter and tomatillos are fork-tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Blend Salsa: Place cooked vegetables in a blender with cilantro, lime juice, oregano, salt, and ripe avocado. Pulse until smooth or chunky as preferred. Adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving. Salsa can be stored up to 3 days.
  3. Marinate Steak: In a bowl, combine skirt steak with orange juice, lime juice, half the chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  4. Grill Steak and Green Onions: Preheat grill to 500°F (or 475°F if using ModiFire Grill Grate) or heat a heavy skillet/griddle over medium-high heat. Toss steak with avocado oil if grilling. Add avocado oil to skillet if cooking on stovetop. Grill or sear steak undisturbed for about 4 minutes per side until grill marks form and internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare. Grill green onions for 2 minutes per side. Remove steak and onions and let steak rest for at least 6 minutes before cubing steak and leaving onions whole.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 10-15 seconds on each side. Alternatively, warm tortillas directly over a gas flame on a wire rack, 10-15 seconds per side.
  6. Prepare Onion and Cilantro Garnish: In a small bowl, combine remaining chopped cilantro and diced white onion, tossing to combine.
  7. Assemble Tacos: Spread diced steak evenly on each tortilla. Top with avocado salsa, then sprinkle with cilantro and onion mixture. Serve tacos with charred green onions on the side, extra salsa, and lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • For milder heat, remove jalapeño seeds; for spicier salsa, leave seeds in.
  • Allow steak to marinate at least 1 hour for best flavor; up to 6 hours is ideal.
  • Resting the steak after grilling helps retain juices and tenderness.
  • This salsa verde can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Use fresh corn tortillas for authentic flavor, warmed just before serving.
  • Internal steak temperature of 125°F ensures medium-rare; cook longer for desired doneness.

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