Tender Mojo Steak Tacos
These Tender Mojo Steak Tacos are a flavor-packed twist on taco night, combining citrusy, marinated skirt steak with melty mozzarella tucked inside crispy tortillas. Finished with a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce, guacamole, and fresh cilantro, every bite delivers bold, zesty, and irresistible flavor. Perfect for grilling season or anytime you’re craving tacos with a little extra flair.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 9 Taco Tortillas
- Mozzarella cheese
Mojo Steak Marinade
- 1 12oz Skirt steak
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
Creamy Chipotle
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Guacamole
- Cilantro chopped
Instructions
Creamy Chipotle
- To a blender, add all ingredients listed under “ Creamy Chipotle” and blend until smooth. Place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Mojo Steak Marinade
- In a large dish add all ingredients listed under “Mojo Steak Marinade.” Mix thoroughly to ensure the steak is covered in the marinade.
- Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
- Once marinated, heat your grill to 450-500F.
- Add the skirt steak to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until you’ve reached your desired doneness.
- Once cooked, set aside to rest for 4-5 minutes before cutting.
Assemble
- To a pan over medium heat, add a tortilla followed by some mozzarella cheese and the cut up skirt steak.
- Fold the tortilla over to close and cook on both sides until the taco is crispy and golden.
- Serve with some guacamole, the creamy chipotle sauce and cilantro. Enjoy!