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Steak Tacos Recipe
We're teaching how to make the best steak tacos recipe. Everything you need to know from steak rubs to taco toppings. You've never had a street taco like this!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rest Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Steak Rub:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
To make the tacos:
- 10 soft flour tortillas
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- Cotja Cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Brush both sides of the steak with olive oil.
- Mix all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle and pat the seasoning mix on both sides of the steaks. (Save any leftover seasoning for the next time you make steak tacos.)
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear both sides of the steak and cook over medium low heat until center is at 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit (this is medium rare).
- Remove steak from heat. Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
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Make the tacos:
- In a tortilla add sliced avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cotija cheese, and sliced steak.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 10 tacos, with 1 serving being 1 taco with toppings. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
908mg
(38%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.