Adobo Lime Steak Tacos

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This refreshing steak taco is best topped with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa verde. Paired with a good Mexican beer, it will make your evening. I prefer soft tortillas, but you can use hard tacos if you like.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Adobo Lime Steak Tacos

Ingredients

1 pound flat iron steak

or to taste

2 teaspoons adobo seasoning

2 limes

cut into wedges

divided

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 (8 ounce) package small soft tortillas

1 onion

chopped

1 bunch cilantro

chopped

1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde

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Directions

Step 1

Season the steak all over with adobo seasoning. Squeeze 1 lime half onto the steak and rub garlic all over it. Place on a dish and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Heat oil in an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook until a crust forms about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until crusty on the other side about 5 minutes more.

Step 4

Bake steak in the preheated oven until tender about 30 minutes. Allow steak to cool about 15 minutes. Slice against the grain.

Step 5

Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Heat in the microwave until fluffy and warm about 1 minute.

Step 6

Place a portion of steak slices on a tortilla top with sliced onion and cilantro. Squeeze remaining lime juice on top and add some salsa verde. Repeat with remaining tortillas steak onion and cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Adobo Lime Steak Tacos

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 482

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.6g 59%

Carbohydrates: 43.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 5.9g

Fat: 21.2g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 77.4mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 972.8IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 19.2mg 32%

Folate: 82.8mcg 21%

Calcium: 119mg 12%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 27.4mg 10%

Potassium: 310.1mg 9%

Sodium: 606.8mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 190.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.