Grilled Tequila Steak Tacos

Name: Grilled Tequila Steak Tacos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 c. tequila; 1/2 c. fresh lime juice; 1/2 c. Cointreau; 1/2 c. margarita (recipe below); 2 cloves pressed garlic; 1 small shallot; 1 jalapeño; 2 c. cilantro; 1 1/2 lb. skirt steak; Salt and pepper

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: May 6, 2019

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Skip the cocktail and marinate steak in all the ingredients of a margarita, making them the perfect main for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. For more party ideas, see our delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes.

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Ingredients

Fresh Lime Margaritas

3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup Cointreau

Grilled Tequila Steak Tacos

1/2 cup margarita (recipe below)
2 cloves pressed garlic
1 small shallot
1 jalapeño
2 cups cilantro
1 1/2 lb. skirt steak
Salt and pepper

Directions

Fresh Lime Margaritas
1. Step 1In medium pitcher, combine 3/4 cup tequila and 1/2 cup each fresh lime juice and Cointreau. If desired, rub rims of 4 glasses with a lime slice and dip in salt and lime zest to coat.
2. Step 2Add ice and pour margarita on top. Serve with lime slices.
Grilled Tequila Steak Tacos
1. Step 1In blender, puree margarita, garlic, shallot, jalapeño and cilantro until smooth.
2. Step 2Transfer all but 1/4 cup to resealable plastic bag and marinate skirt steak at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. Remove from marinade, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Grill on medium-high to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
3. Step 3Let rest, then slice. Serve with tortillas, avocado, radishes, sour cream and reserved sauce.