Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Charred Onions are just what your taco Tuesday needs! Warm corn tortillas are stuffed with marinated steak, charred onions, tangy feta, spicy jalapenos, and a fresh homemade chimichurri sauce. Perfect for your next taco night!
I just realized not only is it Cinco de Mayo (yes, I’m getting this post out very last minute but whataya do), but it’s also Taco Tuesday!!! Double whammy! And in honor of both of these occasions, I’m sharing a MAJOR bomb taco recipe, Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Charred Onions. I’ll also note, my husband just walked in the room after eating some of these leftover tacos, and stated “best tacos you’ve ever made.” I have no doubt you’ll love them too!
The secret to these ulta tasty tacos? One word. Chimichurri. It’s truly the shining star in this taco recipe. I shared a recent post all about this magic green herby sauce. You can find it here. Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian condiment served with grilled meat. It’s made with fresh herbs, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s just a few ingredients and the flavor is out of this world. It’s herby, vibrant, slightly tangy and has a little garlic punch. It pairs perfectly with the seared meat, charred onions, jalapenos and feta in these tacos. It seriously does not get much better than this flavor combo.
What Goes In a Chimichurri Steak Taco?
- Seared marinated flat iron or flank steak
- Charred red onion
- Jalapeno slices
- Crumbled feta
- Corn Tortillas
- Chimichurri Sauce
- Cilantro
How to Quickly Throw Chimichuri Steak Tacos Together
- Make the Chimichurri: Get the recipe here! Making the chimichurri couldn’t be easier. It’s as simple as tossing everything in a food processor, pressing the button and done!
- Marinate the Steak: Add the steak to a dish with some of the chimichurri along with some cumin and lime juice. Let it sit for at least an hour in the fridge so it can take on flavor.
- Cook the Onions and Steak: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium high heat. Sear the onions and cook until just tender and lightly charred. Remove the steak from it’s marinade. Add the steak to the pan and sear until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Make sure to let the steak rest after cooking so the juices can settle before slicing.
- Assemble the Tacos: Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve with warm tortillas and top with charred onions, feta, jalapeno slices, cilantro and chimichurri sauce. Dive in and enjoy!!
If you make these Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Charred Onions make sure to leave a comment or give it a rating! And if you’re into taking photos of your food (like me), be sure to give me a tag on Instagram!
PrintChimichurri Steak Tacos with Charred Onions
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Charred Onions are just what your taco Tuesday needs!! Warm corn tortillas are stuffed with marinated steak, charred onions, tangy feta, spicy jalapenos, and a fresh homemade chimichurri sauce. Perfect for your next taco night!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. flat iron or flank steak
1 recipe of the best chimichurri, divided
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp. canola oil
1 large red onion, sliced
Salt and pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
2 jalapenos, sliced
Crumbled feta
Corn tortillas, warmed
Cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- To marinate the steak, place the steak in a large dish. Add 1/4 cup of the chimichurri, cumin and lime juice and toss around to evenly coat the steak. Let rest for at least an hour in the fridge.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add canola oil and sliced onions. Cook until just softened and charred, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard remaining marinade. Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in the pan or on the grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes per side (time can vary depending on thickness of steak), flipping once and creating a nice char. Thermometer should read 140 to 145 for medium and 145 to 155 for medium well. Remove the steak and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4 inch slices.
- For build your own tacos, serve steak slices with warmed tortillas, charred onions, remaining chimichurri, jalapenos, feta and cilantro. Or serve tacos assembled. Enjoy!
Keywords: tacos, chimichurri, taco tuesday, cinco de mayo, tortillas, onions, charred onions, steak, steak tacos, fast tacos, quick tacos, quick dinner
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Okay, these look absolutely amazing! I love the list of ingredients here and I’m drooling over the photos – thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Hi Katerina! Thank you for the compliment! These tacos are def drool worthy. They taste AMAZING!