Flank Steak Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa
This is a great make-ahead flank steak taco recipe for busy weeknight any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1/2 orange juice from orange
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2½ lb flank steak
- 1 yellow onion sliced
For the salsa
- 2 ears of corn cooked* (see note)
- 1 roasted red pepper chopped
- 1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
- 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 lime (juice from lime)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 3 dashes hot sauce
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
- To serve: Greek yogurt, Diced avocado, Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, garlic, honey, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, chili powder and black pepper.
- Place the flank steak and onion in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over top. Using tongs, turn the meat over a couple of times to ensure it is fully coated in sauce. Cover and set to slow cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- To prepare the salsa, place the corn directly oven an open flame on a gas burner on medium-high heat or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until charred as desired. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob and place in a medium bowl. Add the roasted red pepper, tomato, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and hot sauce. Stir and set aside.
- When cook time is up, remove the slow cooker lid and drain away the cooking liquid, reserving about 1/3 cup. Shred the meat, adding back small amounts of the cooking liquid as desired.
- Serve on warmed tortillas with charred corn salsa and Greek yogurt, avocado, and lime, if desired.
Notes
*note: Substitute frozen corn, defrost and char in a dry skillet over high heat
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos with salsaCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 45gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 323mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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