Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos Recipe

Name: Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; A pinch cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 pound top sirloin steaks cut 1-inch thick; 12 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter); 3 cups shredded red cabbage; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 cups Avocado Lime Salsa, recipe follows; 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (about 2 cups); 2 avocados, cut into chunks; 1/2 red onion, diced; 2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup); Salt; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, plus more to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
A pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/4 pound top sirloin steaks cut 1-inch thick
12 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 cups Avocado Lime Salsa, recipe follows
1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
2 avocados, cut into chunks
1/2 red onion, diced
2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
Salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, plus more to taste

1
In a small bowl stir together chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper.
2
Rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks.
3
Grill or broil steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare, turning once.
4
Remove from grill and let meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Carve into thin slices.
6
Warm tortillas by placing them on the grill, for about 30 seconds, turning once.
7
Or place 6 tortillas at a time between 2 moist paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds.
8
Wrap in cloth napkin or place in a tortilla warmer to keep warm.
9
Place the carved steak, warm tortillas, cabbage, cilantro, lime and Avocado Lime Salsa in serving dishes and let diners make their own tacos at the table.
10
Place cucumber, avocado and onion in a large bowl and add lime juice and salt.
11
Add cilantro and chiles and toss gently.

620

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos

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