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Steak Tacos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 32 minutes
Servings 8 tacos

Ingredients

MARINADE INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 lb flank steak

TACO INGREDIENTS

  • sliced marinated flank steak
  • 2 cups sliced red cabbage
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cooked corn kernels
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly granted colby jack cheese
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk together all marinade ingredients, then pour into a Ziplock baggie. Add flank steak, close baggie, and massage so marinade completely covers the meat. Refrigerate 4-6 hours.
  • After meat has marinated, remove from fridge and set aside.
  • Chop avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro, then set aside in separate bowls.
  • Grate cheese into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place cabbage and corn kernels in separate small bowls, then set aside.
  • Cut your lime into quarters, then set aside.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top. Remove marinated flank steak from the baggie and place on the cooling rack. Discard baggie with remaining marinade.
  • Set your oven to BROIL on HIGH, and move a baking rack so it's just under the flame, with room to spare for your baking sheet/flank steak.
  • Place baking sheet in the oven so that the steak is directly underneath (but not touching) the flame. Broil on HIGH for 4 minutes, then turn steak over and broil for another 4 minutes. Turn steak over and broil for another 2 minutes, then turn over a final time and broil for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven. Immediately tent steak with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes. When you're ready to slice, be sure to cut against the grain for a more tender cut.
  • While the steak rests, char your tortillas! Place a small fry pan over very high heat. When the pan is screaming hot, use tongs to place one corn tortilla in there. Let cook for 30-60 seconds, until char marks appear to your satisfaction, then pull the tortilla out of a pan and onto a plate. Repeat process with remaining tortillas.
  • Assemble your tacos with your assorted toppings, garnishing each with a sprinkling of cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

These cooking instructions will result in medium-well doneness.
Steak Taco marinade is an adapted version of Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos from allrecipes.com.