Flank steak tacos are the perfect taco recipe for quick grilled or pan fried tacos for weekdays or weekends.
Get ready to unleash your inner foodie with this mouthwatering recipe for irresistible flank steak tacos. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, these flavor-packed tacos are sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with tender, juicy flank steak marinated in a zesty blend of spices, these tacos are a perfect balance of heat and tang.
The secret to creating taco perfection lies in the marinade. After marinating the steak, simply cook it to your desired doneness and slice it into thin, succulent strips.
To assemble the tacos, layer the marinated steak on warm tortillas and top it with your favorite fresh ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic duo of salsa and guacamole, or a unique combination of pickled onions and cilantro, these tacos are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your tastes.
So why wait? Grab your apron and get ready to amaze your family and friends with these unforgettable flank steak tacos. It’s time to bring out the foodie within you and create a culinary masterpiece!
How To Make Flank Steak Tacos
Ingredients needed
- Flank steak
- Lime
- Soy sauce
- Cooking oil
- Spices (listed below)
Quick tips before starting
This is a flexible recipe. It’s perfect for the grill and can be cooked inside as well. However the flank steak can be on the thicker side. I have a helpful tip for both methods. Due to the seasons you don’t want to leave it over extreme heat too long. You want a good char/ sear and that’s it.
- For the grill, have a hot and cool side. Sear the steak with the cover up. Then, transfer the steak to the cool side and close the hood. The heat will radiate and cook the flank steak to the perfect internal temp for you.
- For the stove top continue reading below because the recipe was made in home.
Making the flank steak tacos
- Before starting, you want to make the marinade and place the flank steak in for about 1-4 hours max, not overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400F.
- Once the steak has marinated, cover the steak in the seasonings mixed with the oil. This will protect the spices a little more in the cooking process.
- Now in a frying pan on medium high heat, sear the flank steak until the outside is seared and charred a little. The inside will very likely still be raw at this point but transfer the sear steak to a sheet pan.
- Place the flank steak in the oven and stay close by. Check in 5 minute intervals flipping the steak until the inside reaches your desired temperature.
- Once finished cooking allow the steak to cool a bit before slicing.
- Slice the steak against the grain. This is very important for this cut. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do you cut flank steak for tacos?
You cut flank steak with the grain. It’s very easy to see the lines or the muscle strands in flank steak. When it’s time to cut the steak you cut in the opposite direction. You would visually be making a cross with the knife and the tendons in the steak. Doing this produces the most tender bites.
What to serve with flank steak tacos
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Flank Steak Tacos
Ingredients
- 16 ounce flank steak ()
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Before starting, you want to make the marinade and place the flank steak in for about 1-4 hours max, not overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400F.
- Once the steak has marinated, cover the steak in the seasonings mixed with the oil. This will protect the spices a little more in the cooking process.
- Now in a frying pan on medium high heat, sear the flank steak until the outside is seared and charred a little. The inside will very likely still be raw at this point but transfer the sear steak to a sheet pan.
- Place the flank steak in the oven and stay close by. Check in 5 minute intervals flipping the steak until the inside reaches your desired temperature.
- Once finished cooking allow the steak to cool a bit before slicing.
- Slice the steak against the grain. This is very important for this cut. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.