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Enjoy these Chili Lime Skirt Steak Tacos with Avocado Cream for a delicious quick meal option that's suitable for a weekday meal or a laid back week-end fiesta. Skirt steak provides a tasty option for steak tacos, and after coating the meat with a flavorful rub, the only thing left to do is the grillin' and chilin.'
Chili Lime Skirt Steak Tacos with Avocado Cream
Ortega has introduced a new flat bottomed crispy corn taco called Ortega® Fiesta Flats.™ When they reached out to ask if I would try them and develop a recipe using them our favorite skirt steak tacos immediately came to mind. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo too so, the timing couldn't have been better.
Helpful Tips from Making Steak Tacos
- What my family loves about flat shells is, that once you fill them, all of the goodies stay inside the shell. They are a bit reminiscent of an open faced taco. You can of course, use any crunchy taco shell to create your own skirt steak tacos.
- We filled ours with grilled chili-lime skirt steak, shredded lettuce and cheese plus a few our favorite taco toppings. For the crowning touch, a generous dollop of avocado cream on top.
- Other options for topping your tacos: a batch of homemade pico de gallo, fresh guacamole or a side of layered taco dip for munching.
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Chili Lime Skirt Steak Tacos With Avocado Cream
Ingredients
- 8 Ortega® Fiesta Flats™ OR crunchy taco shells
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon dark chili powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt divided
- 2 medium Haas avocados
- 3 tablespoon sour cream
- Assorted toppings: shredded lettuce shredded Colby-jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado cream
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the skirt steak.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dark chili powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, olive oil, cumin and ½ teaspoon garlic salt until it forms a paste.
- Rub over the skirt steak then put into a storage bag to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To prepare: Oil a stovetop grill pan with a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Heat to high.
- Sear the steak then lower the temperature to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill pan to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes.
- While the steak rests, peel and pit the avocados.
- Mix with 3 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 ½ teaspoon lime juice and ¼ teaspoon garlic salt.
- Carve the skirt steak across the grain, then build on the Ortega® Fiesta Flats™ using your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Maggie
I couldn't find the flat shells, not surprising I live in a small town. So, I used regular crunchy taco shells and made the meat as in the recipe. It was dead on with spices. We added a little more heat, just personal preference. These will go on our regular dinner menu for sure.
Melissa
Those regular shells or even soft tortillas will work, you're so right. Thanks!
Liz
Sounds really good. Thank you and have a great weekend.
Melissa
Thanks Liz you too!