Best Chili Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos Recipes

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CHILI-SPICED SKIRT STEAK TACOS



Chili-Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos image

Skirt steak is the quickest path to bovinity divinity. This recipe pairs the beefy cut with a flavorful spice rub, which adds a hint of heat when combined into taco form along with tomatoes and a cilantro cream.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Tacos

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the Cilantro Cream
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup packed roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion roughly chopped, green part only
For the Marinade
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
12 corn tortillas
2 to 3 roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • To make the cilantro cream: Place sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion in the jar of a blender. Puree into smooth. Transfer to a small container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To make the marinade:In a small bowl, mix together paprika, ancho chile powder, gralic powder, onion powder, light brown sugar, chipotle chile powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add lime juice and oil, stir to combine.
  • Place skirt steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag and toss to thoroughly coat steak. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour while preparing the grill.
  • Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill steak over high heat until deeply browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice into 3 to 4 inch portions with the grain, then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
  • To serve, briefly warm tortillas on grill, then top with slices of steak, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and cilantro cream.

CHILI LIME STEAK TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Lime Steak Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: top sirloin steak, pico de gallo, corn tortillas, ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice, water, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, lime juice

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ lb top sirloin steak
pico de gallo, or salsa of your choice
4 corn tortillas
1 ripe avocado
⅓ cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
⅔ cup water
salt, to taste
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice, or 1 lime

Steps:

  • Place the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, water, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and lime juice.
  • Rub the chili lime rub all over the steak in a thin, even layer.
  • Grill the steak on either a grill or stove-top grill pan. To get the "X" grill marks, sear the steak for 1 minute, then adjust about 90 degrees and grill for another minute. Flip the steak when you've achieved desired grill marks and repeat the process on the other side.
  • Allow the steak to rest for 5-10 minutes once taken off the heat.
  • Slice the steak thinly, against the grain of the meat.
  • Prepare the tacos by topping the corn tortillas with a few strips of meat, salsa, the avocado cilantro lime sauce, and cilantro, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 0 grams

ARRACHERA (MEXICAN SKIRT STEAK FOR TACOS)



Arrachera (Mexican Skirt Steak for Tacos) image

This is a recipe for traditional arrachera, which is a thinly sliced skirt steak with seasonings. The longer it marinates, the more robust the flavor will be. Heat tortillas on the grill or in the microwave. Serve the arrachera with warmed tortillas and your favorite taco toppings, such as onion, cilantro, hot sauce, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Provided by melodie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds thinly sliced skirt steaks (arrachera)
2 limes, juiced
3 (.18 ounce) packets sazon with coriander and annatto
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya® All-Purpose Seasoning with Cumin)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Mexican beer

Steps:

  • Place a single layer of steak in a shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle a portion of lime juice, sazon, and adobo seasoning. Top with chopped onion pieces. Repeat layers until all pieces of steak are seasoned. Pour beer over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Discard marinade. Grill steak until lightly charred on the outside but still slightly tender in the center for medium doneness, 6 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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