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Favorite Steak Tacos

BeefGrillTex-Mex

Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Who thinks Favorite Steak Tacos are their favorite? Well, you will once you try them for yourself! The steak is marinated in bright lime juice and seasoned delicately before being grilled until rosy and juicy on the inside! That would be enough to bewitch your taste buds even before it's served on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings! Favorite Steak Tacos makes Taco Tuesday truly terrific.

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Ingredients

  • For the tacos:
  • 1 (1-pound) flank steak
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8-count) package corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings:
  • avocado, to taste, sliced
  • sour cream, to taste
  • queso fresco, to taste
  • red onion, to taste, chopped
  • cilantro, to taste, minced

Directions

Step 1 -In a pan with rimmed edges, add the steak and the lime juice, ensuring to coat as much of the steak as possible.

Step 2 -Allow the steak to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 3 -Preheat the grill to high heat.

Step 4 -In a bowl, add the cumin, the pepper, the salt, the chili powder, the smoked paprika, and the garlic powder and whisk to combine.

Step 5 -Rub the seasoning mixture on both sides of the steak.

Step 6 -Add the steak to the grill and cook, flipping it once, until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F for medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 7 -Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium-rare doneness.

Step 8 -Slice the steak against the grain.

Step 9 -Warm the tortillas, according to the package directions.

Step 10 -Add the steak slices evenly to the warmed tortillas.

Step 11 -Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings.

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