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Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa

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Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa
Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Chili and chipotle powders lend earthy, smoky flavors to the grilled beef. For milder flavor, use ancho chile powder in place of the hot chipotle. The spice rub would also work nicely on chicken breasts.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)

Ingredients

  • Steak:
  • 1  tablespoon  chili powder
  • 2  teaspoons  grated lime rind
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 1  (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
  • Cooking spray

  • Salsa:
  • 1  cup  diced peeled avocado
  • 3/4  cup  finely chopped tomato
  • 1/3  cup  finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2  teaspoon  grated lime rind
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh lime juice
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 8  (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2  cups  very thinly sliced green cabbage

Preparation

1. To prepare steak, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Score a diamond pattern on both sides of steak. Rub chili powder mixture evenly over steak. Cover and chill 1 hour.

2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

3. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

4. To prepare salsa, combine avocado and next 7 ingredients (through pepper sauce) in a medium bowl.

5. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon steak mixture evenly over each of 8 tortillas. Top each taco with 1/4 cup salsa and 1/4 cup cabbage.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
353
Fat:
16g (sat 4.3g,mono 7.6g,poly 1.7g)
Protein:
27.9g
Carbohydrate:
27.7g
Fiber:
6.8g
Cholesterol:
40mg
Iron:
2.5mg
Sodium:
593mg
Calcium:
78mg
Cynthia Nims, Cooking Light, JUNE 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
saecca
Such a innovative recipe which turns tacos into a celebration. Cabbage instead of lettuce was a great addition. The rub on the steak smelled great, and was very good once cooked. The salsa is fresh and tasty. I mistakingly ran out of hot sauce, so I used Sriracha instead. I also used whole wheat tortillas lightly toasted. I served it with the recommended refried beans (which I think I will make my regular refried beans). Very good meal, a bit expensive, but good.09/01/09

5 stars
Colleen
Excellent dinner. We have had this several times and will definitely have it many more. I use flour tortillas and double the avocado. I also put the cabbage in lime juice to add some freshness.08/20/09