Description
Delicious flank steak tacos paired with a refreshing slaw, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (not lite)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 lime
- 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup coarsely chopped Fuji apple
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup matchstick-cut cucumber (2–3 Persian/Salad or 1 English cucumber)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (1 bunch — stems and leaves; measure before chopping)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2–1/4 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 limes
- Salt and pepper
- Flour tortillas (street-taco-sized, plus cooking spray)
- Cilantro (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Remove the flank steak from its packaging and pat it dry. Cut in half if necessary, then slice into thin strips against the grain and place in a large plastic bag.
- Make the Marinade: Blend ginger, soy sauce, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a food processor. Pour over the steak, massage in, and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl – more lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, and mayo. Stir until smooth, season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate.
- Make the Slaw: Combine shredded cabbage, matchstick carrots, cucumbers, chopped cilantro, and chopped Fuji apple in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and toss gently.
- Cook the Steak: Remove steak from fridge 15–20 minutes before cooking. Preheat a nonstick pan on high heat for 1–2 minutes. Cook the steak in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm or slightly char flour tortillas while cooking the steak.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill warm tortillas with cooked beef, slaw, and sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Customize the toppings and enjoy with sides like Mexican rice or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg