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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Egg Free

    BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

    Published: Jun 21, 2018 ยท Updated: Mar 20, 2020 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    These easy BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos are filled with a spice-rubbed, tender steak and topped with a crunchy and slightly sweet slaw. These tacos are a low stress meal and take minimal prep work. Plus, you can cook these on the grill or the stove, so they can be enjoyed no matter what the season is.

    two BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos with slaw and steak

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    My friend Sara Haas just came out with a new cookbook about everyone's favorite Tuesday meal: Tacos, of course!! Taco! Taco! Taco! has over 100 taco recipes that everyone can enjoy.

    This book seriously leaves out nothing! There are your obvious chicken, lamb, seafood, turkey, beef, and vegetarian tacos. Plus, you've got breakfast tacos, tacos especially for kids, and dessert tacos!

    I honestly had the most difficult time trying to decide which recipe to try first. After asking Sara, she suggested I try the BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos, and boy oh boy am I glad I did!

    I made a few changes: I increased the amount of slaw, added cilantro, and I used paprika + cayenne pepper in place of the Hungarian paprika. I also used red instead of green cabbage and corn tortillas instead of flour. Other than that, this recipe was perfect. But I'd expect nothing less from Sara!

    Why you should make BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

    First of all, tacos because tacos are the best. Everyone loves tacos!

    I am a huge fan of red meat and eat it at least two to three times per week. However, I typically stick to smaller portions and increase the veggies since eating a more plant-based diet makes me feel more energized.

    The great things about these tacos is that the steak is a little bit sweet and spicy, and the slaw adds a nice crunch plus veggies to your meal. There's also a slight sweetness in the slaw thanks to the carrots and orange juice.

    ingredients to make BBQ skirt steak tacos

    How to Make BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

    These are quite easy to make, and I decided to make my life even easier by buying shredded carrots and cabbage instead of chopping myself.

    You'll start by rubbing the steak with a dry rub and letting it rest for a little bit. I read in The Food Lab that it's best to let your meat rest at least 40 minutes after salting so the steak has time to release the juice then reabsorb it (giving you a juicy steak).

    While the steak is resting, stir together the slaw ingredients and pop that in the fridge.

    You can cook the steak of the grill or in a grill pan. I chose a cast iron skillet because I don't really have access to a grill. It was easy peasy: heat you skillet to get it nice and hot. Cook steak for 5 minutes per side then let rest for about 10-15 minutes.

    I like my steaks medium (and don't mind if they're almost medium-well), so feel free to decrease or increase the cooking time according to your personal preference of doneness.

    When you are ready to serve, be sure to slice the meat thinly and against the grain. This is incredibly important to keep your steak from being overly tough or chewy.

    Taco cookbook with two BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos with slaw and steak

    Tips for Making BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

    Buying the meat for the recipe

    Buying beef can be a little intimidating with all the different options available. I immediately found "skirt steak" in my local grocery store, but this steak is also labeled a few other names.

    According to the Beef. It's What's For Dinner website, you might see a skirt steak called Inside Skirt Steak, Outside Skirt Steak, Fajita Steak, Fajita Meat, Philadelphia Steak, or Boneless Diaphragm.

    cooking skirt steak in a cast iron skillet

    Make Ahead Tips

    You can prepare the slaw in advance. I found it tasted better the longer it sat (in the fridge), but after about 24 hours, it started to not look as pretty and the cabbage & carrots were losing their crunch.

    With the steak, you can add a rub right before cooking or a few hours in advance. Just keep in the refrigerator if you won't be using within the hour.

    preparation of cabbage and carrot slaw for skirt steak tacos

    Variations & Substitutions

    Substitutions for Skirt Steak:

    Skirt steak is pretty easy for me to find, but if it's not available or you aren't a fan, there are a few other options that would work equally well in this recipe. Flank steak

    Variations for seasoning:

    If you do not want spicy tacos, omit the cayenne pepper. You can also omit the cilantro.

    Alternative prep & cooking methods:

    These can be cooked on the grill, in a grill pan, or in a cast iron skillet. The cooking method is relatively the same. Preheat the grill or pan. Rub with oil, and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Let rest for 10-15 minutes and slice (be sure to slice against the grain!!)

    If you do not want to let the meat rest, you can technically cook the steak right after adding the rub since the rub will give flavor no matter how long it sits.

    If you decide to do this, start by making the slaw. Then rub the meat and immediately cook.

    close up of BBQ skirt steak tacos

    What to serve with this dish

    This is a whole meal in one. You get protein & fat in the steak, veggies in your slaw, and carbohydrates in the tortillas.

    However, you could round out your meal with a nice margarita to take this up a notch. A few of my favorite margs are the grapefruit margarita (which would go well with the orange juice in the slaw) or a sweeter blueberry margarita to take the edge off these spicy tacos.

    BBQ skirt steak tacos ready to be assembled

    Final thoughts:

    I highly suggest you add these BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos to your meal plan as soon as possible. They're great for taking advantage of grill time in the summer and can easily be made inside with a grill pan or cast iron skillet.


    MORE TACO RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Ground Beef Tacos
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    two BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos with slaw and steak

    BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

    These BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos are filled with a spicy rubbed steak and topped with a crunchy and slightly sweet slaw. These tacos are a low stress meal and take minimal prep work. Plus, you can cook these on the grill or inside, so they can be enjoyed no matter what the season is.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the steak:

    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • โ…œ teaspoon paprika
    • ยผ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ยผ teaspoon cloves
    • 1 pound skirt steak trimmed

    For the slaw:

    • ยผ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 3 cups shredded carrots
    • 3 cups shredded cabbage red or green
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro optional
    • ยผ teaspoon salt

    For the tacos:

    • 8 small corn tortillas
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    For the steak:

    • In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cloves. Rub the mixture on the steak, and set aside for 40 minutes.
      (Can rest for longer, but transfer to the refrigerator if so)
    • Meanwhile, stir together the slaw ingredients and transfer to the refrigerator.
    • When ready to cook the steak, preheat the grill to high or the skillet to medium high. Rub the grill with oil or add oil to the skillet & swirl around. Add the steak and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

    To serve:

    • Slice the steak thinly and against the grain. Serve in tortillas with slaw. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *This makes about 4 cups of slaw
    *Recipe adapted from the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos
    Serving Size
     
    2 tacos
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    377
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    72
    mg
    24
    %
    Sodium
     
    635
    mg
    28
    %
    Potassium
     
    976
    mg
    28
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    42
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    31
    g
    62
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    17165
    IU
    343
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    49.1
    mg
    60
    %
    Calcium
     
    138
    mg
    14
    %
    Iron
     
    4.3
    mg
    24
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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