Fresh Seared Steak Tacos

85 min · Easy · Serves 4

510 kcal per serving · 41g protein

Lightly charred tortillas packed with perfectly marinated flank steak, fresh lettuce, bright tomato, and a creamy white sauce drizzle.

Ingredients

• 680 g Flank steak or sirloin
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• Lime × 2
• Small flour tortillas × 8
• 120 g Shredded lettuce
• 80 g Diced red onion
• 120 g Diced tomato or red pepper
• 4 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
• 56 g Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 60 g Light sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 8 g Salt
• 4 g Black pepper

Method

1. Marinate Steak

   

   In a bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).

2. Heat a grill pan

   Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high.

3. Cook the steak 4-5 minutes

   Cook the steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.

4. Let it rest 5 minutes

   

   Let it rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain — across the direction of the meat's fibres — so each slice is tender.

5. Warm Tortillas

   

   Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until lightly charred.

6. Spread the crema

   Spread a small spoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt onto each tortilla.

7. Add lettuce

   

   Add lettuce, steak slices, onion, tomato/red pepper, and cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro.

8. Serve

   

   Plate tacos with lime wedges for squeezing.