Grilled or pan seared steak sliced thin and served in warm tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime. Straightforward, savory, and familiar. This is the baseline steak taco most people expect.
This version is intentionally simple. Works equally well with flour or corn tortillas.
Steak should be medium rare to medium for best texture.
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 1 ½ lb Flank or skirt steak
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 8 piece Small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup White onion, diced
- Cilantro, chopped, to taste
- Lime wedges, to taste
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 1 ½ lb Flank or skirt steak
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 8 piece Small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup White onion, diced
- Cilantro, chopped, to taste
- Lime wedges, to taste
Instructions
Season the steak
Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Equipment
- cutting_board
Ingredients
- flank steak (1 ½ lb)
- salt (½ to taste)
- black pepper (½ to taste)
Cook the steak
Heat skillet to 425-450°F (verify with infrared thermometer). Add oil. Sear steak 3 to 4 minutes per side until well browned. Target internal temperature 130-135°F for medium rare, 135-140°F for medium. Remove from heat.
Equipment
- cast_iron_skillet
- infrared_thermometer
- tongs
- cast iron skillet or grill pan
- infrared thermometer
Ingredients
- neutral oil (1 tbsp)
Rest and slice
Rest steak 5 minutes. Slice thin against the grain.
Equipment
- cutting_board
- chef's_knife
- grill
Warm the tortillas
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or directly over flame until pliable.
Equipment
- cast_iron_skillet
Ingredients
- tortillas (8 piece)
Assemble the tacos
Fill tortillas with sliced steak. Top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
- white onion (½ cup)
- cilantro (1 to taste)
- lime wedges (1 to taste)
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • This version is intentionally simple.
- • Built to be customized at the table.
- • Works equally well with flour or corn tortillas.
- • Steak should be medium rare to medium for best texture.
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