Description
Bold, juicy, and irresistibly fresh—these Lime & Cilantro Steak Tacos are your ticket to the ultimate easy dinner. Marinated in zesty lime juice and loaded with vibrant cilantro and chopped onion, this dish brings authentic street taco flavor straight to your kitchen. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, casual parties, or when you're craving something fresh but filling. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it's a top contender in your collection of easy dinner recipes, taco Tuesday ideas, and flavorful food ideas for any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
0.5 cup white onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add sliced steak to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
3. While the steak marinates, finely chop onion and cilantro. Cut lime wedges and prepare any optional toppings.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan until very hot. Pat steak dry and cook in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over open flame until pliable and slightly charred.
7. Fill each tortilla with steak, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
8. Serve immediately with additional toppings if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for maximum brightness and flavor.
Always slice the steak against the grain for a more tender bite.
Warm the tortillas just before serving to keep them soft and flexible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, tacos, steak tacos, lime cilantro tacos, taco Tuesday