Steak Tacos are a delicious weeknight dinner that your entire family will love! This steak taco recipe is packed with flavor!
Best Steak Taco Recipe
The summer temps are calling my name and so is this yummy Steak Taco Recipe! Made with some Mexican Street Corn Salad and a perfectly cooked steak, this is going to be on permanent rotation all summer long (so much better than your typical beef tacos)!!
Love steak recipes: try our Garlic Butter Steak Bites!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Family-Friendly: the kiddos will love this recipe just as much as you!
- Steak Rub: this recipe starts with an amazing steak rub that adds just a little extra flavor to this recipe! Feel free to use it on any steak!
- Mexican Sweet Corn: that burst of sweetness and feta cheese (dairy-free works just as well!) really bring this recipe to the next level!
Best Steak for Tacos
You can really make any cut of beef work for steak tacos, but we love the top sirloin we used here as well as a good skirt steak or even NY Strip! That being said, you can make any cut of steak work for these tacos (flat iron steak and flank steak work great too) – the key is to cook your steak correctly (see our guide on How to Grill the Perfect Steak).
Steak Taco Marinade
If you want to marinate your steak instead of using a dry rub, this steak marinade is our favorite! It has a flavorful combo resulting from some soy sauce, garlic and even a tiny bit of ketchup!
How to Season Steak for Steak Tacos
You can either stick with your classic salt and pepper or our steak dry rub (included in the recipe card below) is a great way to add just a little extra flavor!
How to Cook Steak for Steak Tacos
We preferred grilled because it is quick, easy and leaves your steak so tender and juicy (and that extra char on the steak just elevates the dish), but feel free to pan-fry the steak as well! Check out this guide to grilling the perfect steak for more tips!
How to Make Steak Tacos
Pat dry with clean paper towel.
Combine your Steak Dry Rub ingredients.
Rub the dry rub all over the steak (you can use a little or a lot, depending upon your preference).
Grill your steaks over direct, high heat for 3-4 minutes per side and then move to indirect heat until they have reached your desired internal temp.
Remove steak from the grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into bite-sized cubes, cutting against the grain.
Meanwhile, combine your Mexican Street Corn Salad ingredients in a bowl. You can also prep this ahead of time if you want!
Take a street taco tortilla and add the Mexican Street Corn Salad. Place steak pieces on top and then add additional feta, cojita cheese and fresh cilantro. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over top!
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Steak Tacos
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: approx. 12 street tacos
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
Favorite Steak Tacos – a delicious steak taco recipe with an amazing dry rub and Mexican street corn salad! Packed with flavor and so easy!
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coffee
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Street Corn Salad:
- 1/3 cup mayo (we love this paleo mayo)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (feel free to use dairy-free feta)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch of kosher salt
- Approx. 2 cups cooked corn kernels *(see notes)
- Additional fresh cilantro and feta cheese for topping
- (optional) Grated cotija cheese for topping
Steak Tacos:
- 12oz sirloin steak (if super thick feel free to butterfly)
- Street corn tortillas (I used Mission Street Corn Flour tortillas)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine Steak Dry Rub ingredients and set aside.
- Combine Mexican Street Corn Salad ingredients. Stir to combine. Taste and feel free to add additional chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, etc. as desired.
- Preheat grill to high heat (500 degrees F) and ensure grates are clean and rubbed with oil.
- Pat steak dry with clean paper towel.
- Rub dry rub over steak as much or as little as you want.
- Grill steak over direct heat 3-4 minutes per side and then move to indirect heat until the internal temperature reaches approximately 140 degrees F (for medium/medium-rare).
- Remove from grill and let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Cut into cubes, cutting against the grain.
- Take tortillas and add a few spoonfuls of mexican street corn salad into the center. Add some steak and top with any additional fresh cilantro on top and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Feta Cheese: dairy-free feta cheese works just as well here!
- Corn: for the corn you can use any kind of corn you wish. Feel free to grill some sweet corn and cut off the kernels or you can even use frozen corn! If you are using frozen corn I would thaw in a cast iron skillet on the stove-top!
- Stove Option: you can easily cook your steak on the stove-top! This Pan-Fried Filet Mignon is a great resource for how to do it!
- Dry Rub: feel free to add in a bit of cumin for spice, oregano for earthiness or paprika!
- Add-Ins: feel free to add in a bit of avocado or even guacamole to the mix if you want! Sometimes I also toss in a tiny bit of pico de gallo or salsa verde too.
Amy Brady says
So excited to try these for a vacation w friends. What sides do you serve w it or recommend?
Bridget Montag says
That’s great Amy! The Mexican Street Corn Salad served on top also makes a delicious side dish! We also recommend our Homemade Guacamole or our Easy Taco Dip – both are definite crowd pleasers.
Amanda says
These were literally the best tacos I’ve ever made. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Sarah Tubbs says
These Steak Tacos were Stellar. As in groans from my husband and full bellies in my kids, they were so good. That Mexican Street Corn Salad takes it over the top. Thank you for sharing the goodness, Erin!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Sarah! And thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback – I really appreciate it!
Miranda says
These. Are. So. Good. Enough said.
Made this recipe exactly as written…only addition was avocado on my tacos. 🤗
Will 100% be adding this to my regular rotation. So easy, and insane flavor. My new fav!!
Erin says
So happy the hear that, Miranda! And thank you for taking the time to leave feedback – I appreciate it!
Bridget Montag says
Made these last night and they were SO GOOD!!
Bethany says
These tacos are AMAZING! They have become a staple summer recipe!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Bethany! And thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback – I really appreciate it!