Name: Jalapeño and Lime–Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes, plus marinating time
Yield: Makes 8 tacos
Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5–6-inch segments; 8 (8-inch) corn tortillas; Homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving); 1/2 medium avocado, sliced; 1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice; Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat that’s perfect for tacos.

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