Description
These flank steak tacos are marinated in a punchy cilantro, lime, and garlic mixture that makes them tender and flavorful. Add guacamole, onions, and cilantro for a classic street taco experience.
Ingredients
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for the marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 olive oil
- 2 T honey
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
for the tacos:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 12 corn tortillas
- guacamole
- chopped red or white onions
- fresh cilantro
- your favorite salsa
Instructions
- First, make the marinade by combining all the ingredients in a jar and shaking it up.
- Add the flank steak to a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over. Flip it around a couple times to make sure it’s coated, then cover with foil and place in the fridge. Allow to marinate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the flank steak from the marinade, and grill for 4 – 5 minutes per side. It should be well-charred on each side, and medium-rare to medium in the center. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, warm the corn tortillas. When ready to serve, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- Serve the steak and corn tortillas with the guacamole, onion, cilantro, and salsa alongside. Let everyone make their own tacos and devour!
Notes
For me, warm and slightly charred corn tortillas are a must for this recipe. I prefer to hold the tortilla over a gas burner with tongs for about 20 seconds per side, then transfer to a ziploc plastic baggie to stay warm and lightly steam until ready to serve. Alternately, you can throw the corn tortillas on the grill until lightly charred on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 6 hours (up to 12 hours)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tacos
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: carne asada tacos, steak tacos