Jun 09 2026
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Steak Tacos Recipe

Inspired by El Charro Café Downtown
Time1h
Serves3

Three tacos with grilled steak, served with salsa.

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Taco Assembly

Method

Steak Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Add Steak to Marinade

    Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.

Cooking the Steak

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450°F/232°C).

  2. 4

    Grill the Steak

    Remove the steak from the marinade and place it on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  3. 5

    Rest the Steak

    Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Taco Assembly

  1. 6

    Slice the Steak

    Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain to ensure tenderness.

  2. 7

    Heat the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a portion of sliced steak on each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

  4. 9

    Add Salsa

    Spoon salsa over the steak and cilantro in each taco.

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