You don’t need to travel south of the border for an elevated taco experience when you’ve got this carnitas-style grilled steak tacos recipe! Each mouthwatering serving is delivered by three small, slightly charred tortillas packed with perfectly marinated and juicy steak strips and refreshing handmade avocado salsa, then topped with crunchy white onions, citrusy and peppery cilantro, and a fresh lime wedge for a dining experience that will have everyone asking for más!
Why We Love This Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks Recipe
Give them something to taco ‘bout by preparing this exquisite entrée with a high-quality protein you won’t be able to find at your local grocery store: Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks! Hand-trimmed from the chuck by master butchers and boasting a tenderness only rivaled by the filet, these robust and bold steaks have been extra-aged for at least 28 days and flash-frozen at peak tenderness and flavor to deliver an experience worthy of your meal.
Before You Start
Safely thaw your tender and beefy Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks overnight in the refrigerator or in cold water when using our quick-thaw method.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Resealable Bag
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 1 Meat Thermometer
Omaha Steaks Products Featured in This Recipe
Carnitas-Style Grilled Steak Tacos
Ingredients
Carnitas-Style Grilled Steak Tacos
- 4 6 oz. Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks thawed
- 18 small corn tortillas, 6- to 7-inch diameter, 3 per serving
- Prepared marinade
- Prepared avocado salsa
- White onion, minced, for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for topping
- Limes, quartered, for topping
Marinade
- 1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Avocado Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Marinade
- Bring thawed steaks to room temperature on the counter for about 20 minutes.
- Combine tomatillo salsa, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour marinade into resealable bag and add thawed steaks; marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning bag halfway through to evenly coat steaks.
Avocado Salsa
- Combine tomatillo salsa, avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside and keep cool until plating.
Carnitas-Style Grilled Steak Tacos
- Remove steaks from bag and discard remaining marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium, add steaks, and cover. Grill 10 to 14 minutes, turning once, or until temperature reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit, as per a meat thermometer, for medium-rare doneness. Once doneness is achieved, allow steaks to rest and keep warm until slicing. For a different desired doneness, refer to our helpful Steak Cooking Chart.
- While steaks rest, place tortillas on grill until warm and slightly charred.
- Plating: Carve steaks into evenly divided slices, place in tortillas with avocado salsa, and top with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, as desired.
Notes
Steaks
Omaha Steaks are hand-carved from the finest beef, expertly selected for incredible marbling and flavor, then carefully aged to maximize tenderness.