Best 8 Grilled Steak Tacos With Avocado Chimichurri Sauce Recipes

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Grilled steak tacos with avocado chimichurri sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're having a party, a casual get-together, or just want a quick and tasty weeknight dinner, these tacos are sure to be a hit. The marinade for the steak is simple to make and packs a flavorful punch, while the avocado chimichurri sauce adds a creamy, tangy touch that complements the grilled steak perfectly. Served with warm tortillas, these tacos are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED STEAK TACOS RECIPE



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Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Pickled veggies -flavorful and delicious, perfect for outdoor gatherings and barbecues. With vegan option!

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog

Categories     Main

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 39

2 lbs Flank Steak (or pounded skirt steak, organic grass-fed is best)
1-2 large, sliced sweet onions for grilling (optional)
1 bunch scallions for grilling(optional)
Juice of 1 orange ( 1/3 cup)
Juice of 2 limes (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar ( optional)
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (stems ok)
optional: 1/2 teaspoon of any or each cumin, coriander or chili powder.
optional 1-3 teaspoons adobo sauce ( from canned chipotles) This adds a nicely smoky flavor!
1 bunch Cilantro or about 1 cup packed (small stems OK)
1 bunch Italian Parsley- about 1 cup packed (thin stems OK)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
1/2 cup olive oil, or more
¼ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 of one jalapeño pepper
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 Serrano chili, minced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups mix of sliced radishes, onion, or carrots, cauliflower, or whatever you like
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns or whole coriander seed
A few sprigs of cilantro
Lime wedges, Chipotle Mayo, avocado slices, Mexican cabbage slaw, crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional), Tapatio or hot sauce, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, Mexican Pinto Beans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together ingredients for the marinade. Place steak and onions in the bowl and toss with marinade. Let sit at room temp for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally. (Or marinate for up to 3 hours in the fridge, bringing to room temp before grilling.) Pre-heat the grill to mediump-high heat. Grease the grill. Grill steak on med-high heat to the desired doneness. I usually cook to medium-rare, 5-7 mins each side. Grill the onions and scallions untio tender and charred. A little char is good on the steak here too. Let rest for 10 minutes, covered in foil, before thinly slicing the meat across the grain.
  • Either chop everything finely and place all ingredients in a bowl, or alternatively place all dry ingredients in a food processor, pulsing several times until chopped. Add oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse repeatedly until combined, but not too smooth. Add more oil if you want a looser sauce. Set aside in a small serving bowl.
  • Finely dice tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper and lime. Sometimes I'll add diced avocado and a couple splashes of Tapatio hot sauce. Place all in a bowl, mix and let sit for 15 min to 1 hour (makes 2 Cups)
  • In a small saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt and peppercorns or coriander seeds. Add your choice of sliced radishes, slivered onions, thinly sliced carrots or whatever else you like. Bring to a boil. Remove and place in freezer for 10-15 minutes (or refrigerate until cold). Remove and place in a serving bowl or jar. Top with a little fresh cilantro. Or you could make pickled red onions instead.
  • lightly grill, until soft and pliable (or grill directly on a gas burner. flipping and turning for 30 seconds) wrap up in a towel, to prevent drying.
  • Serve everything together, along with any additional garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize one taco, Calories 302 calories, Sugar 4.7 g, Sodium 438.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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Chef Gonzalo Martinez grills the chorizo, the cheese, and even the chiles in the salsa for these tacos.

Categories     mexican recipes     grilled steak     flank steak     Gonzalo Martinez     steak tacos     avocado salsa

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 jalapeños
extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 lb. tomatillos
1 Hass avocado
1/2 c. Chopped cilantro
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 links of fresh chorizo
1/2 lb. queso panela or halloumi cheese
1 1 1/2-pound flank steak

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan. Grill the jalapeños until charred. Stem and seed the jalapeños; finely dice 2 of them. Thinly slice the remaining jalapeño and reserve on a platter.
  • In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the diced jalapeños and onion and the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, 10 minutes. Add the tomatillos and cook until softened. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in the avocado, cilantro, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Oil the chorizo and grill over moderate heat until cooked through. Remove the chorizo casing and crumble the meat into a bowl. Lightly oil the cheese and grill for 1 minute per side, then oil the pan and grill the sliced onion until charred; transfer both to the platter.
  • Oil the steak; season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak and serve with the accompaniments.

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM AND CHIMICHURRI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h32m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked
1/2 medium yellow onion
Juice of 1 1/2 limes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces sour cream
1 large chipotle pepper in adobo, finely diced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Mixed greens
6 small fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed
1 pound skirt or flank steak
7 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the chimichurri: While the steak rests, place the cilantro leaves, onion, remaining 4 cloves garlic, juice of 1 lime, and remaining 1/3 cup vinegar to a blender and puree until combined. With the blender on low speed, drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a slow stream. Remove the sauce from the blender and stir in the red pepper flakes and salt, to taste.
  • For the chipotle cream: Combine the sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, juice of 1/2 lime, and pinch of salt.
  • Place the steak, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Dijon mustard in a resealable bag. Rub the ingredients into the meat and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the meat from the bag and pat dry to remove any excess moisture. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spray an indoor, stovetop grill with nonstick cooking spray and preheat on medium-high heat. Place the steak on the preheated grill and grill about 6 minutes on each side for medium rare. After grilling the steak, cover with tented foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes, before thinly slicing across the grain.
  • To serve, top each warm tortilla with some mixed greens and sliced steak. Drizzle with the chimichurri and chipotle cream.
  • Servings: 4 to 6 tacos

GRILLED STEAK TACOS



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Spicy aioli brings a zesty kick to steak tacos, and the ribeye is a nice upgrade from typical ground beef. Grab one and enjoy the burst of flavor in each bite! -Michael Compean, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

SPICY AIOLI:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
AVOCADO-CORN SALSA:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons canned whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
STEAKS:
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 beef ribeye steak (1 pound), trimmed
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese and Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the aioli ingredients. In another bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Combine the pepper, oil, salt and seafood seasoning; rub over both sides of steak. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, grill tortillas until warm, about 45 seconds on each side. Thinly slice steak; place on tortillas. Serve with aioli, salsa and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 45g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHERRY TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA



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In this supremely summery taco recipe, chile-rubbed grilled steak is topped with a spicy tomato-avocado salsa before being rolled into warm corn tortillas. Grilling the onions, garlic and jalapeño for the salsa adds a concentrated sweetness, while lime zest keeps everything sharp and bright. If you don't have access to a grill, feel free to use your broiler.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, tacos, main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons New Mexican or other mild chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large garlic clove, finely grated or minced
Finely grated zest of 1 lime (cut lime into wedges for serving)
2 1/2 pounds skirt steak (usually 2 steaks)
1 white onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch-thick slices
2 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 jalapeños
1 quart cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Corn or flour tortillas, for serving
Sliced radishes, for serving
Mexican crema or sour cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the steak: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, chile powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and lime zest. Rub mixture all over the steaks, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • Prepare the salsa: Light the grill or heat to medium-high (or heat the broiler). Grill onion, garlic and 1 jalapeño until tender and charred on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes (or place on a broiler pan and broil). Remove from heat until cool enough to handle, then roughly chop onions, peel garlic and remove seeds and stem from jalapeño.
  • Transfer grilled onion, garlic and jalapeño to a blender or mini food processor. Halve the fresh jalapeño and seed it, if desired, then add it to the blender. Process to a chunky paste. Scrape into a serving bowl and toss with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
  • Add more charcoal to the grill, if needed, and grill the steaks until done to taste, about 2 minutes per side for rare (or broil). Let meat rest on a cutting board covered with foil for at least 7 minutes. Meanwhile, grill or broil the tortillas until warm.
  • To serve, slice the meat across the grain, and serve with the warm tortillas, radishes, lime wedges, salsa and crema. Let people assemble their own tacos at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 347, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 648 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM AND CHIMICHURRI



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Recipe from Cooking Channel - Kelsey Nixon. Haven't tried it, but it sounds so delicious! A great Tex-Mex recipe with a Cilantro Chimichurri twist. Prep time does not include marinating time for meat.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1/2 medium yellow onion
fresh lime juice (juice from 1 1/2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces sour cream
1 large chipotle chile in adobo (finely diced, plus 1 tbsp. adobo sauce)
6 small flour tortillas, warmed (fajita-size)
1 lb skirt steak (or flank steak)
7 garlic cloves, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Chimichurri: While the steak rests, place the cilantro leaves, onion, 4 cloves garlic, juice of 1 lime, and 1/3 cup vinegar to a blender and puree until combined. With the blender on low speed, drizzle in the 1/4 cup olive oil in a low stream. Remove the sauce from the blender and stir in the red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
  • For the Chipotle Cream: Combine the sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, juice of 1/2 lime, and a pinch of salt.
  • Place the steak, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, and dijon mustard in a resealable bag. Rub the ingredients into the meat and place in the refrigerator to marinate 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the meat from the bag and pat dry to remove any excess moisture. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Spray an indoor, stovetop grill with nonstick cooking spray and preheat on medium-high heat. Place the steak on the preheated grill and grill about 6 minutes per side for medium rare. After grilling the steak, cover with tented foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.

GRILLED STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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From Jewish Living Magazine, December, 2007. "Chimichurri is an Argentinian garlic-herb sauce that pairs perfectly with grilled meats. It's easy to prepare, and any leftover sauce is excellent on chicken or a burger." Note- the sauce may be made up to one week ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Just bring to room temperature before serving. I have this copied here for safe keeping but haven't tried it yet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs steak, London broil and rib eye work well
1/2 cup red wine vinegar, plus
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed, 1 bunch
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper, 5 grindings from a mill

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, score the meat in a crisscross pattern, 6-8 times per side.
  • The cuts should be shallow, no more than 1/4 inch deep.
  • Place meat in a 9x13-inch baking dish and drizzle 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over the meat and let this marinate while you prepare the sauce.
  • To prepare the sauce, combine remaining vinegar and oil, parsley, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and the pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Pat steaks dry with paper towels and then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Let steaks rest for 5 minutes, then cut them into thin slices on an angle, across the grain.
  • Drizzle with the chimichurri sauce on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.9, Fat 68.7, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 476.2, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 44.6

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH AVOCADO CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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Categories     Pepper

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1.75 lbs sirloin steak (2 good size steaks)
2 sweet onions, sliced thick to barbeque
2 different colored bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Marinade and base for Avocado Sauce
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, minced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar would do
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
Finish the sauce with:
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ tsp minced jalapeno
2 avocados, diced close to serving time
1 tbsp lime juice
To make the tacos:
12 corn or flour tortillas
sour cream
lettuce or other salad greens
Chopped cilantro
refried beans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl (the garlic through cumin and salt). Place the steaks in a large sealable plastic bag, then pour in 1/3 cup of the marinade mixture into the bag. 2. Set aside the rest of the marinade. Seal the bag, and gently toss the steak around with the marinade to get it well-coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. About 4 hours is optimal. 3. Finish the avocado sauce by taking the remaining marinade that you set aside, stir in the parsley, jalapeno, and lime juice into the reserved marinade. Salt and pepper.......do not forget this! 4. You can have all this ready to go well before your dinner, then stir in the diced avocados closer to serving time. 5. Grill the peppers and onions until nice and charred. This gives them a great smokey flavor. Set aside. This can be done 2 hours before you finish the meat. 6. Now, you've got the preliminaries taken care of, it's time to grill that steak! Take the steak out of the fridge 15 minutes before grilling time and pre-heat the grill to medium high. Shake the excess marinade off the steaks, then place them on the grill. For medium rare, which I recommend for this cut, grill 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then flip over to grill another 5 minutes on the other side. 7. Remove the the steak to a serving platter. Slice the steak thin after it has rested a few minutes, and have it ready to go on the taco bar. 8. You can set up the rest of the items on the taco bar as the steak grills. Line up the tortillas, steak, avocado sauce, onions/peppers, sour cream, lettuce and beans and let folks build their own tasty creations. I like to go through the line first and point out the items people can choose from so they don't miss anything. Enjoy your taco party!

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose high-quality flank steak.
  • Be sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the steak over medium-high heat until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
  • Use fresh, ripe avocados for the chimichurri sauce.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

These grilled steak tacos with avocado chimichurri sauce are a flavorful and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The steak is tender and juicy, the chimichurri sauce is creamy and tangy, and the tacos are loaded with fresh toppings. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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