Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa

Name: Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)
Ingredients: Steak:; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons grated lime rind; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed; Cooking spray; Salsa:; 1 cup diced peeled avocado; 3/4 cup finely chopped tomato; 1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); Remaining ingredients:; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage

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Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)

Chili and chipotle powders lend earthy, smoky flavors to the grilled beef. For milder flavor, use ancho chile powder in place of the hot chipotle. The spice rub would also work nicely on chicken breasts.

Ingredients

Steak:
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons grated lime rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
Cooking spray
Salsa:
1 cup diced peeled avocado
3/4 cup finely chopped tomato
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Remaining ingredients:
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage

How to Make It

Step 1

To prepare steak, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Score a diamond pattern on both sides of steak. Rub chili powder mixture evenly over steak. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Step 2

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

Step 4

To prepare salsa, combine avocado and next 7 ingredients (through pepper sauce) in a medium bowl.

Step 5

Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon steak mixture evenly over each of 8 tortillas. Top each taco with 1/4 cup salsa and 1/4 cup cabbage.

Ratings & Reviews

A keeper

2015-09-13T23:02:29-04:00 Saecca

It was good. I usually like a creamier sauce on tacos that have cabbage, but with the richness of the avocado, it was still good.

FANTASTIC!!

2015-03-31T13:39:15-04:00 ksmith6103

Best taco recipe I've ever made! I used a good quality flour tortilla (not a big fan of corn). We grilled the steak on high 5 minutes on each side and it was still VERY pink inside...I will probably add another minute next time because it was still mooing. I added a 1/4 C of sweet corn to the salsa and topped with the smallest dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of Mexican shredded cheeses. They were absolutely fantastic. The lime tied everything together so brilliantly and the crunch of the cabbage added a great texture. I'm making them again tonight by popular demand.

daneanp's Review

2014-12-02T17:52:10-05:00 Foodie25

We really liked the rub on this steak. Perfect for grilling. A nice, easy weeknight dinner. DH added a little shredded pepper jack cheese.

mrscrazyed's Review

2014-09-11T11:29:29-04:00 Shiraz

DH and I really enjoyed this dish. The salsa went so very well with the marinated steak. Followed the advice of another reviewer and sprinkled fresh lime juice over the cabbage. Perfect!

Foodie25's Review

2014-03-24T17:46:10-04:00 Melhoney1

One of the best recipes I've made from CL! I added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and the juice of one lime and marinated it for about 2 hours. I broiled it for about 8 minutes...4 mins each side. I just loved the salsa and the crunch from the cabbage. Fabulous!

JessicaJJM's Review

2013-08-07T04:59:09-04:00 hlf1967

Great! Tasted so fresh and healthy! Absolutely will make again.

hlf1967's Review

2013-07-02T12:43:03-04:00 bellasmile

I absolutely LOVE these steak tacos! We make them at least twice a month and everyone who tastes them loves them, too. We omit the cabbage and use good quality flour tortillas from Trader Joe's.

anniestarr80's Review

2012-07-28T20:07:25-04:00 TracyVision

Made this for dinner tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!

steponme's Review

2012-05-05T08:51:46-04:00 steponme

I love flank steak, but I felt the meat was missing something; garlic maybe. The salsa was good and I enjoyed the crispy crunch of the cabbage. In all, they were pretty good, but it didn't knock my socks off.

Melhoney1's Review

2011-06-18T19:03:59-04:00 EmilyLane

Simply put..FABULOUS! I would not change a thing. I topped with pepper jack cheese. Loved this!

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