Jul 14 2026
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Skirt Steak Taco Recipe

Inspired by Taco Kat
Time1h
Serves4

Make Skirt Steak Taco Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Skirt Steak

For the Tacos

Method

Preparing the Skirt Steak

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to form a marinade. Place the skirt steak in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

  2. 2

    Cook the Skirt Steak

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Grill the steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  3. 3

    Slice the Steak

    After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 4

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the steak is resting, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cilantro, and dice the avocado.

  2. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

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

  3. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each warmed tortilla, add a few strips of sliced skirt steak, top with red onion, cilantro, diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.

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