Best Grilled Steak Onion Tacos Recipes

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GRILLED ONION & SKIRT STEAK TACOS



Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos image

I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen. My grandparents came from Mexico, and these skirt steak tacos marinated in beer and lime juice honor their passion for cooking. -Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 beef skirt or flank steaks (1 pound each)
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 spring onions or green onions
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
Corn tortillas, minced fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Pound beef with a meat mallet to tenderize. In a large bowl, mix beer, lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add beef to marinade; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cut partially through onions, leaving tops intact. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Drain beef, discarding marinade; sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill steaks and onions, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°) and onions are crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes on each side. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with tortillas, onions, cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

GRILLED STEAK & ONION TACOS



Grilled Steak & Onion Tacos image

Fire up the grill for soft tacos stuffed with zesty beef, sweet and tender red onions, and health-boosting avocado. Oh, yeah!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 to 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with taco seasoning. Lightly coat grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, brush onions with oil. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender., Grill tortillas on each side until warm. Thinly slice steak. Top tortillas with steak, avocado and onions Serve with sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

CHILE-SPICED STEAK AND GRILLED ONION TACOS



Chile-Spiced Steak and Grilled Onion Tacos image

Pairing marinated grilled steak with onions makes for flavorful and vibrant tacos, but it's our Easy Tomatillo Salsa that takes this dish into truly delicious territory.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Beef Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grill
2 tablespoons chile powder, such as ancho, pasilla, or chipotle
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
12 corn tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted
Easy Tomatillo Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, chile powder, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Place steak in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with marinade. Turn once to coat steak, then cover dish tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off; reserve marinade. Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill onion and steak, flipping occasionally, until onion is lightly charred and steak is medium-rare, about 10 minutes. Brush onion and steak with reserved marinade and cook 1 minute more, flipping once. Place onion on a serving plate. Transfer steak to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain. Serve steak and onion with tortillas, salsa, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g

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