Name: Steak Tacos
Yield: 4

straightforward, flavor-packed Steak Tacos Recipe with a quick corn-and-herb topping and the best simple chili-lime sauce.

Steak Tacos, flavorful enough as a standalone meal, complement well with a side of fruit salad recipe or quick cucumber salad.

Steak Tacos Recipe

These tacos blend two of a reliable and most popular recipes from this website: the beloved Chicken Tacos and my personal favorite, Flank Steak With Corn Salsa .

Combining them creates an exceptional Steak Taco recipe. These are, without a doubt, the best steak tacos I’ve ever tasted! They explode with flavor, from the seasoned, tender steak to the crisp corn topping, and are perfected with a creamy chili-lime sauce. We just can’t get enough of them!

Combining seasonings for spice rub, drizzling olive oil on the meat, sprinkling spice rub, grilling, and slicing thinly against the grain.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Tip for Best Results
Flank, Flat Iron, or Skirt Steak	Slice against the grain for the most tender bite
Seasonings	Pat into the meat to help it stick better
Light Brown Sugar	Do not skip, it helps create a flavorful crust
Olive Oil	Use just enough to coat, too much can cause flare-ups
Corn	Grill for extra flavor
Avocado or Guac	Use ripe but firm to avoid mushy topping
Sauce	Adjust sriracha for heat or lime for brightness
Tortillas	Lightly char over an open flame for best texture and flavor

Quick Tip

Remove steaks for steak tacos recipe from grill 5 degrees before desired temperature for carryover cooking during rest:

Rare: 120-125°F
Medium-Rare: 135°F (4-5 min/side)
Medium: 140°F (5-7 min/side)
Medium-Well: 150°F (8-10 min/side)
Well-Done: 160-175°F.

Grilling corn, cutting corn from the cob and combining with salsa ingredients, charring tortillas, and combining sauce ingredients.

How To Make Steak Tacos Recipe

Grill Prep: Heat your grill to 450°F and oil the grates.
Corn: Brush corn with oil, season, grill until charred, then cut off the kernels.
Steak Rub: Mix spices and sugar, rub onto steak with oil, and grill to desired doneness. Let it rest, then slice thinly against the grain.
Corn Topping: Mix corn with avocado, onions, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and lime.
Sauce: Whisk together mayo, lime juice, zest, spices, and sriracha.
Tortillas: Lightly grill or warm tortillas.
Assemble: Fill tortillas with steak, corn topping, sauce, and desired toppings.

Featured Comment

“These are amazing (I’m a former Texan so I know my tacos)! Also good as a steak salad and the sauce is amazing! This recipe would be great with grilled shrimp as well.”
– Jennifer

Finished steak taco recipe, with tacos side by side, stuffed with satisfying meat, corn salsa, and various toppings.

Tips For Success

Use a queso-cotija blend for topping; if omitting, add a pinch of salt to the steak tacos recipe.
Monitor steak cook time closely; flank steak cooks fast, and thinner steaks cook faster.
Char the tortillas for enhanced flavor; see video for quick method.

Storage

Steak Tacos Recipe Leftovers

Fridge: Store steak, corn topping, and sauce in separate sealed containers. Keep tortillas wrapped. Use within 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze steak for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheating: Warm steak in a pan or microwave. Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave with a damp paper towel.