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    Spicy Steak Tacos with Pomegranates

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    Spicy Skirt Steak Tacos with Pomegranates
    Spicy Skirt Steak Tacos with Pomegranates

    Skirt steak is marinated in a homemade pomegranate-lime marinade, then grilled until medium rare for the best skirt steak tacos ever! This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes restaurant-worthy!

    overhead view of three tacos with steak and pomegranates

    Homemade steak tacos look impressive, but they're one of the easiest weeknight dinners you can prepare!

    In this recipe, skirt steak is flavored with a simple pomegranate-lime marinade. After sitting in the marinade for 6 hours, the steak is quickly grilled before being sliced and piled onto corn tortillas.

    A great skirt steak taco marinade and a mix of toppings are all you need for super flavorful tacos! The tangy flavor of pomegranate makes the grilled steak extra delicious, and adding juicy arils as a taco topping brightens each bite.

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    • Ingredients in This Recipe
    • How to Make Skirt Steak Tacos
    • Steak Taco Toppings to Try
    • Tips for Making Grilled Steak Tacos
    • Spicy Skirt Steak Tacos with Pomegranates

    Ingredients in This Recipe

    For the grilled steak soft tacos and homemade marinade, you'll need just eight basic ingredients. Yes, eight!

    I used skirt steak for this grilled taco recipe, but you may use flank steak if preferred.

    The steak taco marinade is a tangy blend of pomegranate juice, lime juice, olive oil, fresh garlic, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.

    I prefer using corn tortillas as the base for these tacos, but flour tortillas will also work.

    As far as toppings go, I've given a list of suggestions in the recipe card below. You can use some or all of the taco toppings — customize your tacos however you want!

    overhead view of three skirt steak tacos with a dish of red onion and pomegranate arils on the side

    How to Make Skirt Steak Tacos

    When I say these are easy steak tacos, I mean they're easy.

    The skirt steak can rest in the marinade for up to 12 hours, so you can prep the marinade before going to work in the morning. When you come home, all you have to do is grill the steak and assemble the tacos!

    Here's a look at how the grilled steak tacos come together:

    1. Mix the pomegranate juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro and salt together in a gallon ziptop bag.
    2. Add the skirt steak and marinate for a minimum of 6 hours.
    3. Once the steak is marinated, heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
    4. Remove the steak from marinade and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
    5. Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
    6. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas by frying them in a little extra olive oil in a skillet; set aside.
    7. Divide the steak slices among the tortillas and top with your preferred mix of toppings.

    Steak Taco Toppings to Try

    I love loading up my grilled steak tacos with various toppings, but you're welcome to keep yours as simple as desired.

    If you're unsure what to top the steak tacos with, here are my suggestions:

    • Pomegranate arils
    • Cubed avocado
    • Pickled or fresh jalapeños
    • Sliced radishes
    • Cotija cheese
    • Red onion
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Lime wedges
    • Salsa verde
    close up of grilled steak tacos on corn tortillas

    What's the Best Steak for Tacos?

    I prefer using skirt steak, but flank steak also works well. However, if you're using flank steak you'll need to cook it for a few minutes longer per side since it's a thicker cut of meat.

    Can This Recipe Be Made Without an Outdoor Grill?

    Yes, very easily! You can also grill the steak on the stove using a grill pan.

    I don't recommend using a regular skillet for this recipe — a grill or grill pan is a must!

    Skirt steak is also great cooked under the broiler in your oven. Heat broiler to high and place rack 4 to 6 inches from heat. Line a pan with foil and place the steak on top. Broil 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on your broiler heat, for medium steak.

    What to Serve with Steak Tacos

    For a simple Mexican feast, serve the tacos with cilantro lime rice and a green salad. Or, go all out and pair it with tortilla chips and homemade seven layer dip!

    You also can't go wrong with classic chips and salsa.

    Tips for Making Grilled Steak Tacos

    • I grill the skirt steak for just 3 to 4 minutes per side for a medium-rare center. Feel free to adjust the grill time to achieve a different level of doneness.
    • After the steak sits in the marinade, you'll need to discard it.
    • I like to warm the corn tortillas in a skillet with a little oil before assembling the tacos. Warming them makes them less prone to breaking after being loaded with sliced steak and taco toppings.
    steak tacos with pomegranates radish and red onions

    Spicy Skirt Steak Tacos with Pomegranates

    Tara Teaspoon
    Skirt steak is marinated in a homemade pomegranate-lime marinade, then grilled until medium rare for the best skirt steak tacos ever! This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes like restaurant-worthy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Marinating Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 23 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 (makes 8 tacos)
    Calories 377 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Tacos

    • ⅔ cup pomegranate juice
    • 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 jalapeno minced
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 pound skirt steak
    • 8 Corn tortillas

    Toppings

    • Pomegranate arils
    • Avocado
    • Pickled jalapeno
    • Sliced radishes
    • Cotija cheese
    • Red onion
    • Cilantro
    • Lime Wedges
    • Salsa verde

    Instructions
     

    • Mix pomegranate juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro and salt together in a gallon ziptop bag. Add the skirt steak and marinate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
    • Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
    • Heat tortillas by frying them in a little extra olive oil in a skillet; set aside. Thinly slice steak against the grain, about ⅓ inch thick. Divide slices among the tortillas and top with your preferred mix of toppings.

    Notes

    Nutritional estimate for 2 tacos
     
    • You can use flank steak in place of skirt steak. Just cook a few extra minutes per side since it is thicker.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Mia says

      April 14, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      These tacos are WONDERFUL! We live the fresh flavors and the pomegranates are a fabulous twist! Amazing!

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    2. Amy says

      April 14, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      I'm in taco HEAVEN. So fresh, the right amount of kick, and easy for quick weeknight dinners. This one will be on repeat.

      Reply

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