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Heart Healthy Steak Tacos

Filled with fresh pico de gallo and slaw, Heart Healthy Steak Tacos are good for your heart and your taste buds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Heart Healthy Steak Tacos
Servings: 8
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke-iambaker.net

Ingredients

FLANK STEAK

  • 1 1-pound flank steak, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas

PICO DE GALLO

  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
  • ¼ cup green onions, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

SLAW

  • 4 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

FLANK STEAK

  • With the flank steak on a cutting board, score a diamond pattern on both sides of steak. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cover the steak with the seasonings, cover and chill 1 hour (up to 8 hours).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, place steak in the pan and cook 5-8 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for 5-6 minutes and then slice it across the grain in ¼ in slices.
  • Set aside (tent to keep warm)

PICO DE GALLO

  • In a medium bowl, combine avocado, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, black beans, corn, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt. Chill in refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.

SLAW

  • In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic. Add in jalapeno, cilantro, cabbage, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Chill in refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.

ASSEMBLE

  • Heat tortillas according to package directions. Spoon steak mixture evenly over each of 8 tortillas. Top each taco with salsa and slaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal