Grilled Flank Steak Tacos
These Grilled Flank Steak Tacos combine marinated flank steak that is cooked to beefy perfection and served in a grilled taco shell for the perfect lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Marinade Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: Flank Steak Tacos
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch (heygrillhey.com)
Flank Steak taco Marinade
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice approximately 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings
- 16 street taco shells flour or corn
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup white onion diced
- 2 lime cut into wedges
- avocado sliced, optional
- pico de gallo optional
Make the marinade. Combine all marinade ingredients in a large blender jar. Cover tightly with the lid and blend until well combined.
Marinate the flank steak. Place the flank steak in a glass 9x13 dish and pour the marinade over the steak. Flip the steak a couple of times to ensure it is fully coated in the marinade. Cover the pan with a layer of plastic wrap and top with a plate or pan to press out any excess air and keep the marinade tight against the meat. Alternatively, marinate in a gallon zip top bag, removing any excess air. Refrigerate the steak for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
Grill the flank steak. Preheat your grill to high heat (450-500 degrees F). Remove the steak from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drip away. Carefully lay the steak on the grill grates and cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping. Continue flipping the steak every couple of minutes until an internal thermometer reads 130 degrees F (approximately 12-15 minutes total).
Rest and slice the steak. Remove the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest before slicing into thin strips against the grain. While your steak rests, you can grill your tortilla shells for 30-60 seconds to heat through
Assemble the tacos. Serve with additional cilantro, fresh chopped white onions, and lime wedges on grilled tortilla shells.
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg