Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly balances smoky, juicy steak with a refreshing avocado salsa. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy dinners at home, these tacos deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. The zesty salsa, made with fresh tomatillos and jalapeños, complements the tender grilled steak beautifully. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to prepare, making them a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or impromptu get-togethers. Customize the spice level and toppings to suit your taste, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Spices (paprika, cumin, oregano)
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by cooking tomatillos, onion halves, garlic cloves, and jalapeño in avocado oil until charred.
- Blend with water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and salt until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, spices, and avocado oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached.
- Let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill and assemble tacos with sliced steak and avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg