Chili Lime Steak Tacos
Chili Lime Steak Tacos are made with marinated sirloin steak grilled with peppers and onions for the most tender, juicy and tasty tacos. A great weeknight dinner that is sure to please the entire family.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 514kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds sirloin steak
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper. or 6 mini sweet peppers sliced
For the Tacos
- Taco Shells warmed
- shredded lettuce
- shredded cheese
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- cilantro
- Candied Jalapeños
Instructions
- Pat steak dry with paper towels and place in a zip top bag.
- In a bowl, add lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, chili powder, onion powder and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the steak. Press out extra air and seal the bag. Turn it over 3 or 4 times until steak is well coated in marinade. Refrigerate 1 - 4 hours.
- Prepare a grill fire to 350·.
- Remove steak from marinade and place on a rimmed baking sheet with the sliced onion and peppers. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of marinade over the vegetables, tossing to lightly coat. Discard remaining marinade.
- Cook the steak and vegetables over indirect fire with the grill closed about 10- 12 minutes or until steak reaches desired doneness using a digital thermometer. We cooked ours to 145°.
- Remove steak and vegetables to a clean baking sheet. Tent the steak and rest 10 minutes.
- Coarsely chop the vegetables.
- Slice steak into thin strips and serve with grilled vegetables and your favorite toppings on warmed taco shells.
Notes
Store leftover steak and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Temperature for Grilled Sirloin Steak:
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
- Well Done: 165°
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 616mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g