Best 5 Steak Taco Recipes

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The beauty of a steak taco lies in the interplay of flavors and textures. Perfectly cooked steak, tenderized and succulent, forms the heart of this delectable dish. The crunch of fresh vegetables, the zing of tangy sauces, and the warmth of spices come together to create a symphony of taste. Wrapped in a warm tortilla, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, steak tacos are a versatile and universally loved choice.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

STEAK TACO



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Slices of grilled flank steak are served on tortillas with avocado, pickled onions, lettuce, and cabbage.

Provided by Avocados from Mexico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Avocados from Mexico

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3/4 pound) flank steak, trimmed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped red cabbage
1 Avocado from Mexico, sliced
1 (16 ounce) jar pickled red onions
Grilled scallions for garnish
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with pepper, pressing to adhere.
  • Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steak to pan; grill 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place steak on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Mix lime juice, olive oil and garlic and drizzle over steak; sprinkle with salt.
  • Heat tortillas on grill pan coated with cooking spray 20 seconds on each side or until lightly charred.
  • Heat scallions on grill until lightly charred.
  • Divide steak among tortillas.
  • Top with romaine, red cabbage, avocado and pickled red onions.
  • Garnish with grilled scallion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2011.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

STEAK AND POTATO TACO NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Steak And Potato Taco Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, medium russet potatoes, skirt steak, canola oil, shredded cheese blend, pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh chives, sour cream

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 lb skirt steak
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup shredded cheese blend
pico de gallo, for serving
guacamole, for serving
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Slice the potatoes on a mandolin or with a sharp knife into ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1 mm) thick slices.
  • Transfer the potato slices to a large bowl and cover with water. Toss the potato slices around to remove excess starch, then drain the water.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt onto the potato slices and toss, then drain any excess water.
  • Sprinkle half the spice mixture over the potatoes and toss until well-coated.
  • Invert a muffin tin and place the potato slices in between the muffin tin walls to create taco shapes. If you have one, use a second muffin tin for the remaining potato slices, or repeat when finished baking the first batch.
  • Bake the potato slices for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Season the skirt steak with the remaining spice mix on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the skirt steak and cook for 3 minutes on each side until it is seared with a golden brown crust.
  • Remove the steak from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Once rested, cut the steak into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes.
  • Sprinkle the cheese blend and steak into the potato taco shells.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 2 grams

ARRACHERA (SKIRT STEAK TACO FILLING)



Arrachera (Skirt Steak Taco Filling) image

This is a steak we buy at the local Mexican store and season it with beer and sazon and grill it along with the tortillas. Serve with beans, rice, and tortillas. Use your favorite beer to make these; we use Corona®. Serve on warm tortillas with rice, beans, and salsa verde!

Provided by Sherbear1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h19m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds skirt steak, pounded flat
10 (.18 ounce) packets sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote, such as Goya®
1 tablespoon white pepper
½ (12 fluid ounce) bottle Mexican beer (such as Corona®)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each piece of skirt steak with the sazon and white pepper. Stack the seasoned steaks in a deep dish as you season them. Pour the beer over the steaks. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the dish and discard the marinade.
  • Cook the skirt steaks on the prepared grill until they are very firm, hot, and gray in the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1286.3 mg

SWEET-AND-SPICY CHICKEN AND STEAK TACO BAR



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This great summer party spread takes surprisingly little time to put together and gives guests plenty of ways to personalize their tacos. Chicken thighs and skirt steak get flavor from a chipotle marinade and cook in under 10 minutes. The corn for the relish, a spoonable version of the popular Mexican street food elote, also gets a quick char on the grill; the other toppings need no cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 to 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sauce
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 to 5 pieces)
1 pound skirt steak
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
4 ears corn, shucked
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup loosely-packed cilantro leaves
24 soft corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
2 avocados, diced
2 limes, cut into 8 wedges each
1 cup thinly-sliced red radishes
2 cups prepared pico de gallo or salsa

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Pulse the chipotles and adobo sauce, orange juice, cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini-food processor or blender until smooth and emulsified. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade and set aside. Place the chicken and steak in separate large resealable plastic bags, divide the remaining marinade between the bags and toss the meats to coat. Seal the bags and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • For the corn salsa: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Brush the corn cobs evenly with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and sprinkle ears with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until the kernels are cooked through and charred in spots, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly; keep the grill heat at medium-high.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and Parmesan in a large bowl until combined. Cut off the corn kernels with a paring knife and stir into the mayonnaise mixture. Mix in the cilantro and set aside.
  • For the taco bar: Transfer the chicken and steak to a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt . Wrap the tortillas in foil and set to the side on the heated grill to warm while you cook the meat.
  • Arrange the chicken and steak on the grill, brush the tops with some of the reserved marinade and cook 5 minutes. Flip, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the steak is medium-rare, another 5 minutes for thinner pieces, and 7 to 8 for thicker. Right before you take the chicken and steak off the grill, brush with the reserved marinade, flip, and cook to caramelize the marinade, about 1 more minute. Transfer the chicken and steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Roughly chop the chicken into 1-inch chunks and slice the steak across the grain. Serve immediately with the tortillas, corn salsa, Monterey Jack, avocados, limes, radishes and salsa.

STEAK AND CHORIZO TACO'S



Steak and Chorizo Taco's image

These are awesome taco's and this recipe is very easily converted to make burrito's too.

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb thinly sliced steak
2 stick chorizo (mexican sausage)
1/3 c cilantro, fresh (finely chopped)
1 dozen flour or corn tortillas
2 c shredded lettuce
1 c queso fresco crumbled (mexican cheese)
1 c diced tomatoes or pico de galla

Steps:

  • 1. Slice you steak very thinly and season with garlic salt and pepper. I use leaner steaks for this such as sirloin or strip steak. Heat frying pan over medium heat. When pan is hot add a couple of tablespoons of evoo. Add steak to the pan and cook until just browned. Do not overcook or steak will be tough. Remove from pan and drain on plate with a paper towel.
  • 2. Next in the same pan crumble and cook your chorizo over medium to high heat about 4-5 mins. Do not drain. Add your steak to the chorizo and it's juices. Add chopped cilantro mix and cover.
  • 3. Heat your tortilla's on both sides in another frying pan or over open flame on stove top. To keep tortilla's warm while cooking the others place cooked tortilla's in a folded kitchen towel or tortilla warming bowl if you have one.
  • 4. Top taco's with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes or a pico de gallo and enjoy. This also makes delicious burrito's . Using flour tortilla's roll meat, refried beans and cheddar cheese. Place in a baking dish and top with more cheddar cheese and bake until cheese is melted at 350 degree's. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Top Taco Recipes with Variations & Cooking Techniques

Discover a variety of delectable steak taco and fajita platter, providing a culinary journey from classic to modern flavors. Indulge in a selection of appetizing tacos, including al carbon, al pastor, and birria, each bursting with unique seasonings and cooking techniques that bring out the best in every ingredient.

Begin your culinary expedition with the traditional al carbon, where succulent steak is grilled to smoky, juicy tenderness and nestled in warm, pliable corn or soft, chewy, and aromatic homemade corn or soft, chewy, aromatic homemade corn or soft, chewy, aromatic homemade corn or soft, chewy, aromatic homemade corn or soft tortilla. Relish the vibrant flavors of al pastor, where marinated steak is roasted on a spit and paired with vibrant roasted peppers and onions.

Prepare the indulgent birria, a slowly braised and succulent steak bathed in its rich, flavorful broth, served with a comforting consommé and a medley of fresh accoutrements. Don't forget the iconic fajita platter, allowing customization and communal enjoyment as seasoned steak sizzles on a hot griddle. Accompany your choice of main event with an array of accompaniments, such as flavorful rice, refreshing guacamole, zesty salsa verde, and crisp, tangy coleslaw.

Enrich your culinary repertoire with this collection of delightful taco and fajita platter, providing a culinary journey across various flavors and culinary experiences. These dish are sure to become favorites in your kitchen, satisfying both your taste buds and your curiosity for culinary delights.

Conclusion

Celebrate the art of culinary craftsmanship with these delectable taco and fajita platter. From the classic simplicity of al carbon to the richly flavored birria, each recipe showcases the versatility of steak and the boundless culinary techniques that bring out its flavors. Delight your palate and embark on a taste of culinary journey, one taco or fajita platter at a time.

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