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Steak Tacos with Cucumber-Jicama Salsa

These simple steak tacos with warm flour tortillas topped with spicy and crunchy salsa and grilled avocado slices are delicious any time of the year.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 pound Sirloin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small jicama peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 cucumber peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds removed, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 flour tortillas warmed
  • avocado slices grilled (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add jicama, cucumber, and jalapeño and toss with lime juice and remaining oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa with salt.
  3. Chop steak and serve on tortillas topped with cucumber-jicama salsa and grilled avocado slices.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made indoors on a skillet or an outdoor grill to celebrate the end of summer grilling season. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 485mg (20%) Potassium 829mg (24%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 485mg 20%
Potassium 829mg 18%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.