Jul 14 2026
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Steak Tacos Recipe

Inspired by La Despensa Latina
Time45m
Serves4

Soft corn tortillas filled with grilled steak, onions, and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Steak

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Marinate the Flank Steak

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

  2. 2

    Coat the Steak

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

  3. 3

    Grill the Steak

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Grill the steak for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches the desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Rest the Steak

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

  5. 5

    Slice the Steak

    Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 6

    Prepare the Onions

    Finely chop the medium onion and set aside.

  2. 7

    Chop the Cilantro

    Rinse and chop the cilantro, discarding the stems.

  3. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  4. 9

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, place a few slices of grilled steak, then top with chopped onions and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, with extra lime wedges on the side.

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