Description
Marinated in fresh cilantro, lime, garlic, and pineapple, these Cilantro Lime Flank Steak Tacos are bursting with flavor. Served with crispy roasted sweet potatoes and a zesty jalapeño crema, they make for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Marinade
- 1 ½–2 lbs flank steak
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Jalapeño Crema
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cilantro Lime Flank Steak Tacos
- Cilantro Lime Flank Steak
- Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Jalapeño Crema
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 10 to 12 taco size tortillas (corn or flour)
- Optional: Additional lime wedges or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cilantro Lime Marinade – Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor until well blended. Marinate the flank steak for at least 8 hours.
- Jalapeño Crema – Sauté jalapeños and garlic, then blend with sour cream until smooth.
- Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Toss sweet potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until crispy.
- Cilantro Lime Flank Steak Tacos – Cook the steak, then assemble tacos with spinach, sweet potatoes, steak, and jalapeño crema.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness for desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 638mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
