Healthy Steak Tacos with Lime Cilantro Slaw

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. skirt steak

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground black pepper

pinch cayenne pepper

4 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup greek yogurt

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and minced

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

12 corn tortillas

1 avocado, sliced (optional)

1/4 cup cotija cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Steak

Prepare marinade (*see note below for non-marinated steak option) by whisking together all ingredients. Add marinade to a large ziploc bag and add steak. Make sure the steak is well coated in marinade and allow to rest for 6-24 hours.

Remove steak from marinade and shake off any excess moisture. Outdoor grill: Grill for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Indoor: place steak under a broiler for 6 minutes for medium-rare turning once during cooking. Alternatively, cook on a grill pan for 3 minutes and finish in a 425° oven for an additional 3 minutes

Lime Cilantro Slaw

In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, garlic and jalapeno. Stir in cilantro, scallions, cabbage, salt and pepper. Can be made up to 1 day in advance.

Taco

Heat tortillas, either on the grill for 30 seconds or in a pan. Place a few slices of steak in a tortilla, top with a spoonful of slaw, and a slice of avocado and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Squeeze fresh lime on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Sodium: 367 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 10 g