Flank Steak Tacos Recipe

Marinated flank or skirt steak tacos are flavorful and tender. This quick and delicious beef taco recipe is perfect for Mexican food cravings! 

Flank Steak: – 2 to 3 lbs flank steak – ½ cup coconut aminos soy sauce, or liquid amino – 3 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil – 5 cloves garlic minced – ¼ cup rice vinegar or lime juice – 1 Tbsp sriracha optional – ¼ cup beef broth or water – 1 tsp fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp ground ginger – 1/4 tsp black pepper Steak Tacos: – 8 to 12 corn tortillas** – 2 large avocados sliced – 1 cup cotija cheese – 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped – ½ cup red onion thinly sliced – 1 cup salsa of choice

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Blend the marinade ingredients in a mini blender until blended. Without a blender, mix the items in a bowl. 

Marinate the Steak 

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Put the flank steak and marinade in a 1-gallon zip lock bag. Seal the bag and marinate the steak for at least 1 hour up to 24 hours. 

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Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or olive oil or cooking oil of choice) in a 12-inch or bigger skillet over medium-high heat to cook the steak.  

Cook the Steak 

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Wait a few minutes for oil to sizzle.Removing flank steak should leak marinade over the sink. Carefully insert flank steak in heated skillet and cook 7–8 minutes per side until done.  

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Check internal meat temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest portion. For tender steak, cook medium-rare at 125–130 degrees Fahrenheit.  

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Shoot for 130–135 degrees for medium and 140 degrees or higher for well-done.Rest the steak for 15 minutes on a broad chopping board. 

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Thinly slice flank steak against the grain with a sharp knife.Your preferred technique for heating tortillas. 

Make the Tacos 

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Add sliced flank steak, avocado, red onion, cotija cheese, cilantro, and your favourite store-bought or homemade salsa to the tortillas. Serve and enjoy! 

Serving: 1Taco | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g 

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