Description
Juicy, perfectly seasoned steak sliced thin and tucked into warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh pico de gallo, cheese, and a drizzle of crema. These Easy Steak Tacos are fast, customizable, and full of bold, satisfying flavors—perfect for weeknights or taco night with friends.
Ingredients
1 pound skirt or flank steak
8 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, juiced
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lime juice over the steak and let it marinate at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Cook the steak for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. While the steak rests, warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or open flame. Wrap them in a towel to keep warm.
4. Slice the steak thinly against the grain for tenderness.
5. Assemble tacos by layering sliced steak in tortillas, then topping with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream or crema.
6. Serve immediately with lime wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
Always slice the steak against the grain to keep it tender.
Letting the steak rest after cooking locks in juices and enhances flavor.
Customize your toppings—pico, avocado, hot sauce, and pickled onions are all great additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: steak tacos, easy tacos, weeknight dinner, Mexican street food