Flat Iron Steak Tacos Recipe

Name: Flat Iron Steak Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole 8 Oz. Flat Iron Steaks; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 8 whole 6 Inch Flour Tortillas; 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend; 1/4 cups Sour Cream (optional Topping); 2 cups Red Cabbage Cored And Shredded (or Prepackaged Cole Slaw Mix); 1/4 cups Fresh Lime Juice (for 1/4 Cup You'll Need About 3 Limes); 1 whole Clove Of Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise; 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 dash Salt And Pepper, Or To Taste

Servings: persons

2 whole 8 Oz. Flat Iron Steaks
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
8 whole 6 Inch Flour Tortillas
1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
1/4 cups Sour Cream (optional Topping)
2 cups Red Cabbage Cored And Shredded (or Prepackaged Cole Slaw Mix)
1/4 cups Fresh Lime Juice (for 1/4 Cup You'll Need About 3 Limes)
1 whole Clove Of Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 dash Salt And Pepper, Or To Taste

1
Slaw: In a medium sized bowl, combine slaw mix or cabbage, lime juice, garlic, mayonnaise and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
2
Let stand in the refrigerator until needed.
3
Steak: Heat broiler to high, with rack approximately 4 inches from the heat.
4
Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
5
Season both sides of steaks with cumin and salt and pepper to taste (you can add any other seasoning of your choice).
6
Place steaks on broiler pan and broil 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare.
7
Transfer steaks to a cutting board; cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
8
Slice thinly crosswise.
9
Assemble tacos by adding steak slices into the tortillas, topped with slaw and other toppings that sound good (I used cheese and sour cream).

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole 8 Oz. Flat Iron Steaks, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 8 whole 6 Inch Flour Tortillas, 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend, and more.

Yes, Flat Iron Steak Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Flat Iron Steak Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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