Adobo Flank Steak Tacos

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Lime juice and adobo sauce lend a tangy and smoky flavor to these grilled steak tacos.

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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided

  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle chiles)

  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 pound flank steak

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper

  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Directions

  1. Combine oil, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, adobo sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Transfer 2 Tbsp. of the mixture to a separate small bowl. Stir in yogurt; cover and refrigerate.

  2. Place steak in a glass dish and pour the remaining adobo mixture over the steak, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours, flipping halfway through.

  3. Combine avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and the remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; toss to combine.

  4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grates (see Tip). Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the marinade). Grill the steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain.

  5. To assemble: Divide the steak among the tortillas. Top each with a generous 1 Tbsp. yogurt sauce, about 1/3 cup avocado salsa, and 1/4 cup lettuce.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare marinade and sauce (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Marinate steak (Step 2) for up to 12 hours.

Tip: To oil grill rack: Rub an oil-soaked paper towel over the grates (use tongs to hold the paper towel). Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491 Calories
29g Fat
29g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos (3 oz. steak + 2 Tbsp. sauce + 2/3 cup salsa + 1/2 cup lettuce)
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 31g 62%
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 884mg 19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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