Skirt Steak Marinade for Tacos Recipe:
Skirt steak marinade for tacos are my favorite - beefy, mouthwatering, smoky slices on warm tortillas with guacamole, salsa, lime juice. I'll keep the taco toppings spicy so I can enjoy skirt steak tangy and spicy with grilled tacos on summer BBQ nights. For tacos, skirt steak is the perfect choice due to its rich flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pound skirt steak
- ¼ cup soya sauce
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp. cayenne powder
Ingredients for Tacos:
- 1 packet corn tortillas
- 1 onion
- jalapeños (red/green)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup salsa sauce
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Transfer the marinade to a glass container with a lid and place the skirt steak in it.
- Make sure the steak is fully coated in the marinade by covering the container.
- It's better to marinate skirt steak overnight, or at least for 2 hours.
- Drain off any excess marinade from the skirt steak.
- Grill the steak for approximately 4-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches your liking.
- Steaks should be cooked to 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare.
- Let the skirt steak rest for a few minutes after grilling.
- Grill tortillas to make them easy to fold and get grill marks.
- Slice the skirt steak into thin strips.
- Place a generous amount of skirt steak slices on each tortilla.
- Add your favorite taco toppings, such as onions, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole, and lime juice, to the steak.
- Enjoy! Best ever BBQ Skirt Steak Marinade for Tacos