Best Flank Steak Tacos With Mango Avocado Salsa Recipes

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STEAK TACOS



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Easy flank steak tacos with citrus marinade. This easy recipe for the grill, stovetop, or oven makes the BEST perfectly tender steak tacos.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound flank steak (trimmed of excess fat)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional for grilling the steak)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus additional for grilling the steak)
Canola oil (for coating the grill)
8 7-inch corn or flour tortillas
Shredded Monterey jack (feta, or queso fresco cheese)
Other toppings: chopped fresh cilantro (diced red onion, sliced or diced tomatoes)

Steps:

  • Place the flank steak in a baking dish. In a medium mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the olive oil, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour over the steak. Cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours (do not marinate for more than 8 hours or the steak will break down and soften too much).
  • When ready to grill, remove the steak from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature while you prepare any toppings and preheat the grill.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat (alternatively, you can cook the steak under your broiler-place your oven rack in the upper third, usually the second closest rack to the top). Brush the grill grates with oil. Remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Grill (or broil) the steak for about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once, until medium-rare (The steak should read 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.)
  • Remove the steak to a cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes (this allows the juices to sink into the meat), then cut the steak into thin, 1/4-inch slices, slicing it across the grain.
  • Next, warm the tortillas. Place them in a dry skillet heated over medium-high or heat them on the grill for about 30 seconds per side, until warmed through.
  • To serve, fill the tortillas with a few slices of beef. Sprinkle with cheese and any desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4); without toppings or tortillas, Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS



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Here's a traditional Mexican main dish prepared with a twist! The fruity salsa cools off the spicy pesto, and in my opinion, definitely makes the dish. Try it on chicken or pork, too. -Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (1 to 2 pounds)
CILANTRO PESTO:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 habanero pepper
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA:
1 medium mango, peeled and halved
2/3 pound fresh pineapple, cut into 3 spears
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled pitted and halved
1 medium red onion, chopped
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

STEAK TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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A cool avocado salsa complements hot slices of marinated beef.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium limes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb beef flank steak, trimmed of fat
1 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 white corn tortillas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • Squeeze limes into measuring cup; reserve 1 tablespoon juice for the salsa. In heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining lime juice (about 1/4 cup), the cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper and garlic. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat beef. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, avocado, reserved 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss to coat.
  • Set oven control to broil. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on rack in broiler pan. Broil with top 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain into very thin slices.
  • Warm tortillas as directed on package. Divide steak strips among tortillas; top each with about 1/4 cup avocado salsa; fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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