These Chipotle Lime Steak Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any taco night. The combination of marinated steak with a zesty lime and chipotle sauce creates a delicious filling that pairs perfectly with fresh toppings.
This Tacos Recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, and salsa to enhance the flavors.
Delicious Chipotle Lime Steak Tacos
This recipe features tender steak marinated in a chipotle lime mixture, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, serving 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Diced onions for garnish
- Sliced avocado for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the steak rests, warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place sliced steak in each tortilla and top with chopped cilantro, diced onions, avocado, and salsa as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm with your favorite sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g