Southern Skillet Marinated Steak Tacos
These Southern Skillet Marinated Steak Tacos are packed with rich, slow-simmered flavors. Made with sirloin steak, garlic and herb marinade, fresh toppings, and served on flour or corn tortillas. Perfect for taco night!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet with lid
Ingredients
For the Steak Marinade:
- 2 pounds fresh sirloin steak strips (or your preferred steak cut)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 packet garlic and herb marinade mix
- 1 tbsp Badia Complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Serving:
- Fresh flour and corn tortillas
- 1 lb shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh garden lettuce, shredded
- 3 ripe avocados, sliced
- Fresh lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, water, garlic and herb marinade packet, Badia Complete seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Marinate the Steak: Add the steak strips to the marinade mixture and toss to coat. Let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to soak in. For even more flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Simmer the Steak: In a large, deep skillet, heat the marinated steak over medium heat. Once heated, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The slow simmering process allows the steak to become tender and soak up all the delicious herb-infused flavors.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the steak simmers, prepare your taco toppings. Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and chop the jalapeños. Set them aside to serve with the tacos.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. You can choose between soft flour tortillas for a classic taco experience or crispy corn tortillas for added crunch.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the steak is tender and cooked through, remove it from the skillet. Build your tacos by layering the cooked steak onto the tortillas. Top with shredded Mexican cheese, lettuce, avocado slices, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the tacos with additional lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick. Enjoy your Southern-inspired Skillet Marinated Steak Tacos with a cold drink and good company!