
Beef · Mexican · 30 min
Flank Steak Street Tacos with Cilantro & Spicy Cabbage-Jalapeño Slaw
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 704 kcal / serving
Crisp cabbage slaw and peppery steak folded into warm corn tortillas create lively tacos with bright lime and cilantro. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ¾ lbflank steak
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1lime
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- ½ mediumred onion
- 6small corn tortillas
- flank steaks
- jalapeño peppers
- limes
- red onions
From the pantry: chili powder, cumin, ground, hot sauce, neutral vegetable oil, salt, soy sauce
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1lime
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- ½ mediumred onion
- jalapeño peppers
- limes
- red onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbflank steak
- flank steaks
Bakery & bread
- 6small corn tortillas
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| flank steak | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| lime | 1 | ||
| napa cabbage | ½ medium head | 1 medium head | 1 ½ medium heads |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| small corn tortillas | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Stir together soy sauce, oil, and spices in a medium bowl to make the marinade.
- Pat the steak dry, slice it thin crosswise, then cut the strips into bite-sized pieces. Add to the marinade, toss to coat, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Rinse and dry all produce.
- Separate cilantro leaves, placing half in a medium bowl and reserving the rest for serving.
- Juice the lime into the cilantro bowl, whisk in oil and salt to make a dressing.
- Halve the jalapeño, seed and remove ribs to reduce heat, then slice into thin half-moons and add to the dressing.
- Trim the cabbage, halve lengthwise, and slice into thin shreds; add to the dressing and toss to combine the slaw.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak without moving until browned, about 2–3 minutes; turn and cook 1–2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and rest about 5 minutes.
- Mince the onion and keep it ready for serving. Warm the tortillas as desired, then assemble by dividing the slaw and steak among plates, topping with hot sauce, onion, and reserved cilantro.
Two tips
- Make the marinade ahead and let the steak sit while you prepare the slaw to save time.
- For another serving option, serve the tacos with extra lime wedges and a handful of cilantro on top.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 704 kcal
- Protein
- 58 g
- Carbs
- 47 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 828 mg
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