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Steak Tacos Recipe

These 25-minute steak tacos are made with juicy spice-rubbed steak, a savory sour cream sauce, and all your favorite toppings. Fast, easy, and perfect for weeknights!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • cast iron skillet
  • tongs
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk

Ingredients

The Steak

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1½ - 2 lbs ribeye steak
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon avocado oil

Sour Cream Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • juice and zest of 1 lime
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Assembly

  • flour tortillas
  • avocado, sliced
  • pickled onions
  • jalapeños, sliced
  • cotija cheese
  • fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

The Steak

  • Whisk together the chili powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, granulated garlic and onion, cumin, ground coriander, and dried oregano. Season the steaks on both sides with the mix.
  • Add the avocado oil to a cast iron skillet and slowly let it heat up. The skillet needs to be VERY HOT in order to achieve a nice sear and crust on the steaks.
  • Carefully, place the steaks into the hot cast iron and cook them according to your preference. If needed, a meat thermometer will take the guess work out of the internal temperature of the meat.
  • When you have achieved your desired level of doneness, remove the steaks and let them rest for at least 10 minutes. Slice and set aside

The Sour Cream Sauce

  • Mix the mayo and sour cream together along with the juice and zest of a lime. Whisk in the granulated garlic and onion, coriander, and cumin into the mix. Add kosher salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

  • To assemble, grab a tortilla. Start with a healthy slather of the sour cream sauce followed by a few slices of the steak. Top with pickled onions, sliced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a little cotija cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1769mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg
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