Steak Tacos Grill Oven Or Stovetop Recipe Wellplated Com

Even if you’ve never grilled flank steak before, you can make these quick steak tacos. You don’t even need access to a grill! Why? Because this recipe can be made not only on the grill but also on the stovetop (like these Beef Fajitas) or in the oven. Add a simple citrus marinade and you have the BEST steak tacos recipe at your disposal to bring a taste of sunshine into your kitchen and a (well-deserved) sense of swagger to your cooking routine.

How to Make the Best Steak Tacos

Amazing citrus-marinated grilled steak tacos don’t have to be complicated (they can be easy like these Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos). This quick and easy recipe requires just a few everyday ingredients to make flavorful, juicy flank steak tacos. Although you do need to build in time for the marinade portion of the recipe, the good news is once that hour is up, flank steak is freaky fast. The steak cooks in less than 10 minutes.

The Ingredients

Flank Steak. Conquer this tough cut of meat with the power of marinade which tenderizes the meat making it flavorful and juicy. Quality comes into play with the flank steak itself too. You don’t need to break the bank, but beef is an area where you want to buy the best that fits your budget.

Citrus Juice. A blend of orange juice and lime juice is all you need to make an epically flavorful steak tacos marinade that tenderizes the meat. It’s great in these Instant Pot Carnitas too.

Garlic. Adds backbone and zip.Cumin. The ever-essential taco seasoning that adds lovely smoky depth (it’s also key to these Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Taco Slaw).Salt and Pepper. The most important ingredients when it comes to seasoning steak.Tortillas. Flour or corn tortillas, whichever you prefer.Toppings. I like to keep things simple with cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco to let the tender flank steak really shine, but you can doctor up yours however you please (maybe with some of the Best Guacamole or salsa).

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate steak in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. To Reheat. Gently reheat leftover steak in a lightly oiled skillet, just until warmed through. To Freeze. Freeze steak in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Grill Tongs. A game changer if you like to cook on the grill regularly.Cast Iron Griddle. If you are cooking on the stovetop.Citrus Press. You’ll be amazed how much you can squeeze from every lemon, lime, and orange!Instant Read Thermometer. The best way to ensure you don’t overcook your beef tacos.

Whether you are already a flank steak cooking pro or looking to make steak tacos for the first time, I know you are going to love this recipe. I don’t recommend marinating the steak overnight. I’ve found that anything more than 8 hours tends to break down the flank steak too much.

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