Steak Tacos
User Reviews
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Steak Tacos
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This recipe for steak tacos is grilled marinated steak, thinly sliced and layered into tortillas with diced avocado. A hearty meal option that's quick to make and a total crowd pleaser!
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Ingredients
For the steak
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
For the tacos
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas warmed
- 1 cup avocado diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, cumin, garlic, water, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder in a gallon sized resealable bag or large bowl.
- Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the steak to the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at at least one hour, or up to 6 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium high heat.
- Add the steak and cook for 5-6 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from grill and let sit for 5 minutes.
- While the steak is cooking, make the avocado topping. Stir together the avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a small bowl.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Divide the meat between the tortillas. Top with avocado mixture and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
875mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1325IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
11.6mg
(13%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 875mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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