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Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos prepared with flank steak marinated in lime juice and rubbed with a blend of spices including cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon, then grilled and served in warmed corn tortillas. The steak is sliced against the grain for tenderness and topped with fresh avocado, red onion, queso fresco, cilantro, and optionally chimichurri sauce. This combination offers smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors typical of handheld Mexican-style tacos.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
358 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- lime juice of 2 large
- lime zest of 1 large
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- olive oil for grill
- corn tortillas
- 1/2 red onion chopped, small
- 1 avocado sliced, large
- 1/3 cup queso fresco
- cilantro for serving, chopped
- chimichurri sauce for serving
- lime for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in a 9x13 pan. Pour lime juice over the steak and let marinate for 30 minutes, at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine lime zest, salt, sugar, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and cinnamon.
- Rub both sides of the steak with the spice mixture, pressing with your fingers to help the rub adhere to the meat.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Lightly coat a paper towel with oil and, holding it with long tongs, carefully rub the oiled towel over the grill rack. Place steak directly on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let the steak rest on a cutting board, covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
- While the steak is resting, warm the corn tortillas on the grill or use a gas flame to char them slightly.
- Cut the steak into strips, against the grain. Place steak strips in the corn tortillas and top with red onion, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco. Drizzle with chimichurri, if desired. Squeeze with lime juice, if desired. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1338mg
(56%)
Potassium
856mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 856mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.