Tacos de Bistec con Chimichurri (Chimichurri Steak Tacos)

Name: Tacos de Bistec con Chimichurri (Chimichurri Steak Tacos)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound Skirt Steak (see notes); 1/2 teaspoon of Salt; 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground Black Pepper; My easy Chimichurri Sauce recipe; 8-10 Corn or Flour Tortillas; 1 cup of Chopped raw Onions; 1/2 cup of Mexican Cotija Cheese; 1 cup of Cilantro leaves; 4-5 Limes.

June 21, 2022 by Juyali (ju-ja-lee) 32 Comments

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These Tacos de Bistec Recipe combines the taste of Mexico with an Argentinian twist. Grilled skirt steak (Carne Asada) sizzles with tangy and bold Chimichurri Sauce, spread over delicious charred corn tortillas, and topped with Mexican cotija cheese, fresh onions, cilantro & a squeeze of lime juice. Simple and quick, these Easy Chimichurri Steak Tacos are done in just under 30 minutes!

That's it! Because, as they say, less is more.

Tacos de Bistec con chimichurri (Chimichurri steak tacos) served with grilled corn on the cob and salad on a white plate

Well, hellooooo summer! You are finally here. Bienvenido!

That's right, today is the summer solstice, and what better way to celebrate the longest day of the year than to feast on these ridiculously easy and delicious Tacos de Bistec con Chimichurri (Chimichurri Steak Tacos) . Huzzah! Or should we say it our Minnesota way…. You betcha!!!

Now you may be asking…. CHIMI, what? Yeap, CHEE-MEE-CHOO-RREE (we love to roll our RRs in Español).

Chimichurri is a simple uncooked sauce found in Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisines. It is a table sauce or condiment used for topping grilled meats. Chimichurri is so versatile it shines on seafood, elevates vegetables, and even makes a crusty bread look and taste like it's dressed up for a fancy party!

This tangy goodness includes parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. While Chimichurri isn't usually spicy, this recipe adds some red pepper flakes for extra flavor and heat kick, resulting in a Sharp-looking and mildly Spicy Chimichurri. Also try my Red Chimichurri Sauce Recipe.

So grab a margarita (or your fav summer beer), and let's roll with these no-fuss Tacos de Bistec (Steak Tacos with Chimichurri).

This recipe was inspired by my Grilled Skirt steak with Chimichurri Sauce on this site, and if you are like me and have a sweet tooth, it pairs really well with this amazing Mango Fruit Tart or with this tropical Passion Fruit Tiramisu. A great way to finish this summer meal.

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Let's talk about the beef steak
How to make Tacos de Bistec step-by-step
Equipment needed
Ingredients and Substitutions
Instructions
Storage
Latin drinks to pair with these tacos de bistec
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Latin drinks to sip while you prepare your tacos the bistec

Let's talk about the beef steak

Tacos de Bistec in English means Steak Tacos.
I used Skirt steak because it’s a great cut for tacos. Skirt steak is a long, slightly marbled flat cut often used for Carne Asada. It offers great flavor, tenderness, and affordability. It is easy to cook pan-seared (think hot cast-iron skillet), grilled, and even broiled. You can also use sirloin, Flank or Flat-iron steak for these bistec tacos. These are all flavorful cuts.

How to make Tacos de Bistec step-by-step

Equipment needed

Cutting board
Large chopping knife
Grill

Ingredients and Substitutions

(a printable version of the recipe card with quantities is also below)

Steak ingredients

Skirt Steak (set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking). Use Flank or Flat-iron steak in place of skirt steak. These are all flavorful cuts.
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
My easy Chimichurri Sauce recipe

Taco ingredients

Corn Tortillas - Corn adds a lot of flavor to this dish; but you can also use flour tortillas if that’s your favorite.
Chopped raw Onions - white onions are the most prevalent in traditional Mexican tacos, but use your favorite onion or what you have at home.
Mexican Cotija Cheese - Similar to these Carnitas Street Tacos, Mexican tacos generally don’t have cheese, but adding a sprinkle of Mexican Cotija gives these tacos a more tangy and savory flavor.
Cilantro leaves
Limes

Instructions

Step 1 - Prepare the Steak

I like to grill the steak with only salt and pepper first, then add the Chimichurri sauce after slicing it. But you can marinate the steak in the Chimichurri before grilling if you'd like, and it's also delicious.

Raw skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper over a white dish for tacos de bistec

Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting cooking.
Season each side of the steak with salt and pepper and let it sit on a plate while you make the Chimichurri. This will allow the salt to penetrate the meat and make it more flavorful.

Step 2 - Make the Chimichurri Sauce (recipe here)

Step 3 - Grill the Steak

Preheat your grill. Skirt steak is optimally grilled to medium-rare because meat continues to cook once removed from the heat.

When your grill is fiery, place the steak on the grill. Skirt steak is a thin cut, so it will cook very quickly. Grill 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (130-135F).

grilled skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper over a white dish for tacos de bistec

Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Do not cut it until it has rested for 10 minutes to allow the juices to stay in the meat.

steak strips over cutting board covered with chimichurri sauce for tacos de bistec con chimichurri

After the meat has rested, transfer it to a cutting board and cut diagonal 1/4“ – 1/2” strips against the grain.
Serve with Chimichurri drizzle all over it. And now you have Skirt steak with chimichurri!

Step 4 – Gather all components and call everyone to join the feast!

corn tortillas and toppings for tacos de bistec con Chimichurri over a wood board

While the grilled steak is resting. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat for a few seconds (a little char adds character and flavor).
Lay 2-3 slices of steak on the warm tortillas. Sprinkle chopped onions, fresh cilantro, cotija, and serve with a lime wedge. And more Chimichurri sauce if you want an extra kick. Voila! Listo! Enjoy your Tacos de Bistec con Chimichurri.