Description
These Flank Steak Tacos feature juicy, marinated flank steak seared quickly on a hot BBQ for a perfect medium-rare finish. Served on warm tortillas with tangy pickled vegetables, creamy sour cream, and fresh tomatillo salsa, they make a vibrant and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 500 g Flank Steak
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Tomatillo (Green Salsa)
- 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- Juice and Rind from 2 Limes
Toppings and Serving
- Pickled Red Cabbage (as needed)
- Pickled Cauliflower (as needed)
- Sour Cream (to taste)
- Tortillas (to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, tomatillo salsa, crushed garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, lime juice, and lime rind thoroughly.
- Marinate the Steak: Pour the marinade over the flank steak ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Bring Steak to Room Temperature: Remove the marinated steak from the fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking to let it come up to room temperature for even cooking.
- Preheat the BBQ: Light your BBQ and get it very hot to allow a quick sear that locks in juices.
- Cook the Steak: Place the steak directly over the coals and sear for 90 seconds. If your BBQ has a lid, close it to reduce flare-ups.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Turn the steak and cook another 90 seconds. Check internal temperature aiming for 45°C (medium-rare). Remove from BBQ once reach target temperature.
- Rest the Steak: Wrap the steak in foil and let it rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Warm the Tortillas: While steak rests, warm tortillas either by dry frying in a hot pan for 30 seconds per side or directly on the BBQ.
- Slice the Steak: Unwrap the rested steak and slice thinly across the grain for tenderness.
- Assemble the Tacos: Layer pickled red cabbage on warmed tortillas, top with sliced steak, then add pickled cauliflower, sour cream, and extra tomatillo salsa as desired.
Notes
- Marinating the steak overnight enhances flavor and tenderness but a few hours will still produce great results.
- Cooking quick and hot on the BBQ sears the steak while keeping the inside juicy and medium-rare.
- Slice the steak thinly across the grain to ensure maximum tenderness in the tacos.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite pickled vegetables or fresh garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 tacos)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
