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Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Description

These grilled onion and skirt steak tacos are a mouthwatering blend of smoky grilled meat, charred onions, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, summer cookouts, or a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Steak Marinade:

  • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Onions:

  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick rings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Diced onion or grilled onion slices

  • Lime wedges

  • Cotija cheese or shredded Mexican blend (optional)

  • Avocado or guacamole (optional)

  • Salsa or hot sauce (optional)

 

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Add the skirt steak, making sure it’s fully coated. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.

  2. Prep the onions: Toss onion slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).

  4. Grill the onions: Place onion rings directly on the grill or in a grill basket. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side, until charred and tender. Set aside.

  5. Grill the steak: Remove steak from marinade and grill for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness. Let it rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  6. Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until soft and slightly charred.

  7. Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with sliced skirt steak, grilled onions, and your favorite toppings like cilantro, cheese, and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Skirt steak cooks quickly—don’t walk away!

  • You can swap in flank steak if skirt steak isn’t available.

  • Add a smoky chipotle crema or avocado lime sauce for extra flair.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/grilled-onion-skirt-steak-tacos/