Best Steak And Jalapeño Tacos Recipes

Jalapeño and Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos image

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Yield Makes 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the steak and marinade:
1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments
For the tacos:
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
Homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving)
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

Marinate and cook the steak:
Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
Assemble the tacos:
Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
Do Ahead
Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

Jalapeño and Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
Homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving)
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

PreparationMarinate and cook the steak: Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
Do Ahead Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

Steak and Jalapeño Tacos image

Provided by Julian Medina

Yield Makes 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb skirt steak
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise
2 red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 avocado, diced
Lime wedges

Steps:

Heat broiler. Rub steak with chili powder and season with salt; set aside. In a pan over medium heat, heat oil; cook jalapeño and half the onion,stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; transfer to a blender or food processor and process with Worcestershire, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons salt until just blended. On a broiler pan, broil steak, flipping once, to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board, let rest for 3 minutes and cut into 1-inch strips. Divide steak among tortillas and top each with 1 tbsp jalapeño sauce, plus remaining onion, cilantro and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.