Chili Rubbed Steak Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These chili rubbed steak tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for any taco night. The combination of spices creates a delicious crust on the steak, enhancing its natural flavors.

This Tacos Recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, and cilantro.

Delicious Chili Rubbed Steak Tacos

This recipe features tender steak marinated in a chili rub, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, serving 4 people.

Ingredients

1 lb flank steak or sirloin steak
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, lime wedges, salsa

Instructions

Prepare the Chili Rub: In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Season the Steak: Rub the spice mixture all over the steak, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
Rest and Slice: Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with slices of steak and top with diced onions, cilantro, avocado, and salsa.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.