Grilled Flank Steak Tacos
Grilled flank steak tacos combine smoky lime steak, cabbage, avocado, and fresh mango salsa for a colorful, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Tacos
- 8-10 small corn or flour tortillas hard or soft
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1-1 1/2 cups homemade mango salsa
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Optional Creamy Lime Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain dairy-free yogurt or Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp water to thin
Instructions
- Whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Place the steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag, pour the marinade over it, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to eight hours.1 1/2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- While the steak marinates, make the optional sauce by whisking together the yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a drizzleable consistency, then refrigerate until needed.1/2 cup plain dairy-free yogurt or Greek-style yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt
- Heat the grill to medium-high, approximately 450°F to 500°F. Clean the grates.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess marinade drip from the steak before placing it on the grill over direct heat. Discard the used marinade.
- Cook for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side for flank steak, depending on its thickness. (cook to 125°F to 130°F for medium rare)
- Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Identify the direction of the grain, then slice the steak thinly across it.
- Warm the tortillas briefly on the grill, then fill them with cabbage, sliced steak, avocado, mango salsa, cilantro, and creamy lime sauce if using. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Marinating Time: Marinate the steak for 30 minutes to eight hours.
- Cooking Temperature:
- Carryover Cooking: Remove the steak a few degrees before your target temperature.
- Tender Slices: Always cut the steak thinly against the grain.
- Keep Shells Crisp: Add the salsa immediately before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5mg