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Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
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These Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa are smoky, juicy, just the right amount of spicy, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Tender marinated steak is grilled to perfection, then tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with a vibrant, creamy avocado salsa. Perfect for taco night or summer grilling season!

Ingredients

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For the Avocado Salsa:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1 pound tomatillos (husks peeled and rinsed well)

  • ½ yellow onion (sliced in half)

  • 2 cloves garlic (skins peeled)

  • 1 jalapeño (sliced in half, seeds removed for mild heat)

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons, plus more to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

  • 1 ripe avocado

For the Steak Marinade:

  • 16 ounces skirt steak (cut into 6-inch sections; flap or flank steak can be substituted)

  • Juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup)

  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

For Serving:

  • 6 green onions

  • 6 corn tortillas

  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion

  • Remaining ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (from earlier)

Instructions

  1. Make the Salsa:
    Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook, turning occasionally, until softened and lightly charred (about 8–10 minutes).

  2. Blend the Salsa:
    Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender. Add water, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, salt, and avocado. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust lime juice or salt if needed. Set aside.

  3. Marinate the Steak:
    In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and avocado oil. Add steak and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).

  4. Grill the Green Onions:
    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill green onions for about 2 minutes per side, or until charred and tender. Remove and set aside.

  5. Grill the Steak:
    Remove steak from marinade and grill for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  6. Warm the Tortillas:
    Lightly char the corn tortillas on the grill or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm in a towel.

  7. Assemble the Tacos:
    Divide steak slices among tortillas. Top with avocado salsa, grilled green onions, chopped white onion, and remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Calories: 350 kcal per serving

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