Get the Recipe: Flank Steak Tacos
These Flank Steak Tacos will be your next staple for Taco Tuesday! Tender steak is combined with a delicious marinade to create a healthy, satisfying steak taco recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp EACH chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
For the Tacos
- ½ cup cojita cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup pico de gallo, or salsa of choice
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Corn tortillas, flour, gluten free or low carb will also work
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or gallon ziplock bag. Add the steak
and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours. - Oil a grill pan or outdoor grill, and preheat to medium-high heat, approximately 400 degrees F. Grill the flank steak for 6-7 minutes on each side. **Use a meat thermometer to determine when to remove your steak follow this as a guide:
Medium Rare: 135 degrees F or 57 degrees C
Medium: 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C
Medium Well: 150 degrees F or 66 degrees C
Well: 160 degrees F or 71 degrees C - Remove the steak and set on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes to rest. Slice the
steak against the grain. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas on the grill or in a pan. - Assemble the tacos with the steak, corn tortillas, cheese, salsa, avocados, red onion,
and cilantro!
Notes
Flank steak must be marinated, it is important not to skip this step!
Serving: 2steak tacos (nutrition calculated using carb balance tortillas), Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 840mg, Fiber: 20g, Sugar: 2.5g
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