Grilled Acapulco-Style Steak Tacos with Fresh Pico & Cotija

Ingredients 16 total

• 1 ½ lb flank or skirt steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• 3 medium roma tomatoes
• ½ cup red onion
• 1 small jalapeño
• ½ cup cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• salt
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• ½ cup cotija cheese
• 1 whole lime wedges

How to Make It

1. 1In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Rub over steak and marinate for ⏱ 15–30 minutes.
3. 3Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. 4Grill steak for ⏱ 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
5. 5Let rest for ⏱ 5 minutes.
6. 6Thinly slice steak against the grain.
7. 7In a bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make pico de gallo.
8. 8Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame.
9. 9Assemble tacos with sliced steak, pico de gallo, and crumbled cotija cheese.
10. 10Serve with lime wedges on the side.