Jalapeño And Lime–Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

Name: Jalapeño And Lime–Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments; 8 (8-inch) corn tortillas; or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving); 1/2 medium avocado, sliced; 1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice; Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving)
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

1
Combine jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
2
Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
3
Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
4
Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

737

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño And Lime–Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jalapeño And Lime–Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos

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