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Grilled Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions and Queso Fresco


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  • Author: Kara and Marni Powers
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Flavorful grilled steak tacos with pickled red onions and queso fresco. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual get-together.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium sized red onion
  • 1/4 c (60 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 T honey
  • 2 T EVOO
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lbs (454 g) flank steak
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
  • generous salt and pepper
  • 1/2 c (118 ml) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 c (118 ml) Queso Fresco
  • 1 lime cut into chunks
  • 6-8 small corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Pickled Red Onions
  2. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Stir and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  3. Taco Assembly
  4. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Cook the steak for three to five minutes on each side, depending on your desired doneness. Once cooked, set aside.
  6. While the steak is resting, grill the corn tortillas for 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Slice the steak and arrange a few pieces on each warmed tortilla.
  8. Sprinkle with cilantro, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For a more tender steak, marinate the flank steak in the chili powder, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • If you don’t have queso fresco, you can substitute crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese.
  • To prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, warm them just before serving. You can also lightly brush them with oil before grilling for added flavor and crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 80