Grilled Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa
These grilled steak tacos are packed with smoky flavor and topped with a refreshing cucumber and corn salsa for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub steak with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill steak for 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In a bowl, combine corn, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño. Mix well and season with salt if needed.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing steak slices on tortillas and topping with cucumber and corn salsa.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Flank or skirt steak works best for these tacos due to their tenderness and flavor.
- The salsa can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a day.
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the corn before adding to the salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg