Meal Kit

Flat-Iron Steak Tacos

With Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Chipotle Crema

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk

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Give your fork and knife the night off with these irresistible handhelds made with tender flat-iron steak. We start with our signature, fresh-from-the-tortilleria corn tortillas and stuff them with medium-rare steak; a zesty, crunchy cilantro and lime slaw; and a dollop of cooling chipotle-spiked crema. The result is restaurant quality, but enjoyed in the comfort of your favorite easy chair.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 6 oz. Slaw Mix
  • Info
    3 oz. Sour Cream
  • 1 Lime
  • 1⅗ oz. Radishes
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 4 Cilantro Sprigs
  • 1½ tsp. Sugar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Chipotle Powder
  • 2 Flat Iron Steaks
  • 6 6" Corn Tortillas

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    51g
  • Net Carbs
    44g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Sodium
    260mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Throughly rinse produce and pat dry. Halve lime. Slice radishes into thin rounds. Stem and roughly chop cilantro. Thinly slice green onions on a bias (45 degree angle). Mince garlic. Rinse the steaks and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, ⅔ of the green onions (reserving remaining for garnish), cilantro, garlic to taste, sugar, juice of the lime to taste, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Crema

    In a small dish, combine sour cream, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Set aside crema in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

  4. 4

    Cook the Steak and Warm the Tortillas

    In a medium pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tsp. olive oil. Season each side of the steak with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add steaks to pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove from pan, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and cut into ¼" thick slices. Stack and wrap tortillas in a moist paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds to warm.

  5. 5

    Plate the Dish

    Place 3 tortillas on a plate. Add steak slices to tortillas. Add slaw atop steak, or serve on the side. Add a dollop of crema atop the tacos. Garnish with radish slices and remaining green onions.

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