Description
Celebrate Taco Tuesday with these Spicy Flank Steak Tacos with Jicama-Apple Slaw! A spicy-sweet marinade flavors and tenderizes the steak to perfection and a quick and bright slaw balances out the richness of the steak. No matter which night of the week it is, I’ll take these tacos! They’re simple but incredibly flavorful!
Ingredients
For the Flank Steak:
- 3 tablespoons chili-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 (2-lb) flank steak, roughly 1 inch thick
For the Slaw:
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (parsley would also work great)
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Drizzle of honey (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 apple, cut into matchsticks
- 1 jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
For the Tacos:
- Corn or flour tortillas, warmed or toasted
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
- Additional fresh herbs
Instructions
For the Steak:
- In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, whisk together the chile-garlic paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and canola oil.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper and then place it in the marinade, turning it to ensure both sides are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. If possible, flip the steak at least once during the marination time to ensure both sides are evenly marinating.
- Remove the steak from the fridge at least 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it.
- Preheat the broiler to high and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off and place on the baking sheet.
- Broil for 5 minutes per side for medium/medium-rare doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes before slicing for the tacos.
For the Slaw:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, cilantro, mayo, yogurt, vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Add in the cilantro, cabbage, carrot, apple, and jicama.
- Toss to evenly coat.
To Serve:
Toast or warm the tortillas and then fill with slices of the steak and the slaw. Top with avocado slices and squeeze over fresh lime juice. Serve!
Notes
My oven broils steak to medium/medium-rare doneness at 5 minutes per side, but your oven may differ. Start with 4 minutes per side for a 2-lb steak and check it before adding more time. Better to be safe than have an overcooked steak!
- Prep Time: 4 hours (mostly inactive time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: tacos
Keywords: steak tacos, marinated steak, steak marinade, taco recipes, spicy steak tacos, jicama apple slaw, flank steak tacos