Best 2 Jalapeño And Lime Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos Recipes

**Kick up your taco Tuesday with this flavorful and zesty Jalapeño and Lime Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos recipe. These tacos are made with tender and juicy skirt steak marinated in a blend of spicy jalapeños, tangy lime, and aromatic spices. The steak is then grilled to perfection and served with a variety of toppings, including fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. This recipe also includes a simple and delicious guacamole recipe, made with fresh avocados, lime juice, and cilantro, perfect for adding an extra layer of creaminess and flavor to your tacos. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, these jalapeño and lime marinated skirt steak tacos are sure to be a hit.**

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JALAPEñO AND LIME-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK TACOS

Jalapeño and Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos image

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat that's perfect for tacos.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories Steak Jalapeño Lime Juice Tortillas Cheese Lunch Dinner Summer Grill Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

For the steak and marinade:
1 medium jalapeño, 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
For the tacos:
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
Homemade 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)

Steps:

Marinate and cook the steak:
Combine jalapeño, 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.
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.
Assemble the tacos:
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.
Do Ahead
Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

STEAK AND JALAPEñO TACOS

Steak and Jalapeño Tacos image

Provided by Julian Medina

Categories Steak Jalapeño Tortillas Self

Yield Makes 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb skirt steak
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise
2 red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 avocado, diced
Lime wedges

Steps:

Heat broiler. Rub steak with chili powder and season with salt; set aside. In a pan over medium heat, heat oil; cook jalapeño and half the onion,stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; transfer to a blender or food processor and process with Worcestershire, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons salt until just blended. On a broiler pan, broil steak, flipping once, to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board, let rest for 3 minutes and cut into 1-inch strips. Divide steak among tortillas and top each with 1 tbsp jalapeño sauce, plus remaining onion, cilantro and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips:

Choose the right cut of steak. Skirt steak is a flavorful and affordable cut of beef that is perfect for marinating. It is also relatively thin, so it cooks quickly.
Tenderize the steak before marinating. Pounding the steak with a meat mallet or using a fork to poke holes in it will help to tenderize it and allow the marinade to penetrate more deeply.
Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade in this recipe is made with a combination of lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. It is a great way to add flavor to the steak and make it juicy and tender.
Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes. The longer you marinate the steak, the more flavor it will absorb. However, do not marinate it for more than 24 hours, as this can make the steak tough.
Cook the steak over high heat. This will help to sear the steak and lock in the flavor.
Serve the steak with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for skirt steak tacos include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Jalapeño and lime marinated skirt steak tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The steak is marinated in a flavorful combination of lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and cumin, which gives it a great flavor. The steak is then cooked over high heat, which sears it and locks in the flavor. The tacos are served with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.