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Chile Lime Steak Tacos

Flank Steak Tacos - Tender, juicy flank steak marinaded in lime juice and then rubbed with spices. Then grilled to medium rare and sliced for these delicious Chile Lime Steak Tacos in a crisp corn tortilla!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating/Rest Time40 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Flank Steak, Steak, Tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 corn tortillas

Toppings

  • Avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, red onion, minced cilantro

Instructions

  • Put flank steak in a pan with rimmed edges. Pour juice of two limes over it. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Combine cumin, pepper, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in bowl. After the steak is done marinading rub seasonings on both sides of steak.
  • Place steak on grill and grill 4 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 4 minutes. You'll want to reach an internal temp of 130-135 F for a medium rare - medium steak. Remove from grill. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice across grain.
  • Meanwhile prepare corn tortillas according to directions.
  • Place steak in tortilla shells, top with your desired toppings.

Notes

If you want to skip the grill simply grab a grill pan and prepare this flank steak on your stove top!

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3.2mg