Author:
Kevin Curry
Healthy Lean Flank Steak Street Tacos
Similar to a carne asada street taco, my steak tacos recipe is a flavorful piece of steak, spiced and then grilled, nestled within a corn tortilla. It is an absolutely delicious version of a street taco that also uses my avocado lime dressing. You can use flank or skirt steak here because they are full of beefy flavor, but make sure whatever cut you use, it is good quality so that the steak remains tender. Taco Tuesday has never looked so great!
While here, I topped it with shredded cabbage and serve it with a lime wedge and my avocado dressing, you can also use some homemade salsa, red onion, fresh pico, or chopped fresh cilantro to switch it up. This can even be a DIY Taco night if you also want to add the option of some grilled chicken thigh. The cumin, chipotle, garlic, and other seasonings pack tons of flavor which makes this one of my favorite taco recipes. If you want, you can add a dollop of sour cream as well, or shred some Mexican cheese.
You can also pack the cooked steak and all the toppings away to bring it into work the next day. Keep the ingredients separate so it won’t make the tortillas soggy, and construct it at your desk. You can easily portion this out for weekly meal preps and it will taste just as good as it did that first day. Still have leftovers? A breakfast skillet or a taco salad would be the next step!
If you enjoyed this street taco recipe, please send me a message or drop me a comment below. I would love to hear how my recipes have changed your ideas of what healthy food could be. To me, nothing is more important than making it easy for you to reach your weight loss and fitness goals while also eating tasty and filling food. Be happy and healthy!
Ingredients
Ingredients for 3 tacos:
- 6 oz lean flank steak
- 3 Food for Life corn tortillas
- choice of raw veggie – I used purple cabbage for color since I like to eat at least 3 different colors for each meal
- fresh cilantro
- lime
- avocado-lime salad dressing
- Seasoning for steak: cumin, chipotle chili pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic
Steps
Step 1
Season flank steak with cumin, chipotle chili, cayenne pepper and garlic paste.
Step 2
Set a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and add seasoned flank steak. Cook until desired readiness.
Step 3
Chop flank steak into tiny pieces and set aside.
Step 4
Prepare the avocado-lime dressing according to the instructions in the link.
Step 5
Chop up veggies (purple cabbage), limes and fresh cilantro.
Step 6
Warm corn tortillas in the oven or the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Step 7
Build your taco – add cabbage, meat, dressing, cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Approximate macros (without dressing):
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!