Easy Steak Marinade (for Tacos)
An easy and flavourful marinade for steak that not only flavours but also helps to tenderize the meat. Not just for tacos, but it does make a mean grilled steak taco!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 lbs flank or skirt steak* (remove outer membrane, but leave it in one piece)
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned will work)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soya sauce)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp crushed garlic
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Taco Toppings
- 12 small corn tortilla
- 1/2 red pepper - diced
- 1 avocado - thinly sliced
- 2 sping onions - thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Mix the marinade ingredients first and give them a taste for flavour, then pour over the steak and make sure it’s well coated. Now let the pineapple do its thing in an airtight container overnight in the fridge turning every once in a while to make sure the marinade gets all over. This can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- When you’re ready to grill, make sure the grill is screaming hot before putting the meat on the grill. Close the lid, and don’t mess with it while it cooks. Let it sear and cook the first side.
- After about 3-4 minutes, flip it over. The meat should come off the grill easily. If not, let it cook a bit longer. Then let the other side cook (adjusting the temperature as needed) till desired doneness.
- We like it medium, so we cooked on medium heat for about 2 more minutes and then removed it from the grill.
- Let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes. Letting the meat rest is important. It will continue to cook a bit in the residual heat and the juices will redistribute making it super juicy.
- Slice against the grain to maximize tenderness.
Assemble Tacos
- Heat the corn tortillas and prepare the topping ingredients (feel free to substitute for your toppings of choice).
- Layer a few slices of steak, top a sprinkle of the other ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*This marinade will work well with most cuts of beef. Flank or skirt tends to be a slightly tougher but inexpensive cut of beef. By marinating it this way, it helps break down the fibres and once grilled, it becomes melt in your mouth delicious.