Zesty Chili Lime Steak Tacos
Zesty Chili Lime Steak Tacos
Taco Tuesday! Cinco De Mayo! EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK! Tacos are yummy.
Give this tangy twist on a taco a try.
How about a Sparkling Charm Razzle Dazzle Margarita to go with this delish tacos? …and a few giant crepe paper flowers to get you in the spirit.
Zesty Chili Lime Steak Tacos
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pound tenderloin steak
2 large limes, juiced
1 large lime, zested
2 limes, wedged
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
olive oil
corn tortillas
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 large avocado, sliced
1/3 cup queso fresco
cilantro, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the steak on a plate. Pour lime juice over the steak and let marinate for 45 minutes at room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, combine lime zest, salt, brown sugar, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon.
3. Rub both sides of the steak with the spice mixture, pressing with your fingers to help the rub adhere to the meat.
4. Preheat grill to high heat. When heated, place the steak/s directly on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and place steak/s on a cutting board covered with foil for 10 minutes to rest.
5. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill.
6. Slice the steak into strips, against the grain.
BUILD YOUR TACOS! YAY!
Place steak strips in the corn tortillas and top with red onion, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco. Squeeze with lime juice, if desired.
Serve warm.
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Zesty Chili Lime Steak Tacos! Taco Tuesday! Cinco De Mayo! EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK! Tacos are yummy. Give this tangy twist on a taco a try.
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
olive oil
corn tortillas
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 large avocado, sliced
1/3 cup queso fresco
cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Place the steak on a plate. Pour lime juice over the steak and let marinate for 45 minutes at room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine lime zest, salt, brown sugar, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Rub both sides of the steak with the spice mixture, pressing with your fingers to help the rub adhere to the meat.
Preheat grill to high heat. When heated, place the steak/s directly on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and place steak/s on a cutting board covered with foil for 10 minutes to rest.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill.
Slice the steak into strips, against the grain.
BUILD YOUR TACOS! YAY!
Place steak strips in the corn tortillas and top with red onion, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco. Squeeze with lime juice, if desired.
Serve warm.
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