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Skirt Steak Tacos with Arrachera Rub

Cultural Context

Skirt steak tacos, known as tacos de arrachera in Mexico, originate from the northern regions where grilling meat is a cherished tradition. These tacos highlight the rich flavors of marinated skirt steak, often served at family gatherings and celebrations. Today, they are enjoyed across the globe, with various interpretations and toppings to suit different palates.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb skirt steak
8 corn tortillas
0.5 cups flour tortillas
2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Sazon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
0.5 cups sour cream
1 cup chunky salsa

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Flour tortillas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream offers creaminess at a lower price.

1

Wash skirt steak with lime juice and cold water, then dry with a paper towel.

2

Trim unwanted fat from the skirt steak using kitchen shears, leaving some fat for juiciness.

3

Season the underside of the steak with Montreal steak seasoning, parsley flakes, Sazon, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

4

Heat a flat top grill or cast iron skillet until hot, then add the seasoned skirt steak.

5

Cook the steak without disturbing it until a golden brown crust forms, then flip to cook the other side.

6

Heat corn tortillas in a dry pan or with a little oil until pliable.

7

Apply a light glaze of teriyaki sauce to one side of the steak before flipping it to char the other side.

8

Slice the cooked skirt steak to desired thickness.

9

Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak in warmed tortillas, adding chunky salsa, sour cream, and any additional toppings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

flat top grillcast iron skilletkitchen shearsdry pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Tacos de ArracheraArrachera Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de bistec de falda con rub de arrachera

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