Meal Kit
Flat-Iron Steak Tacos
With Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Chipotle Crema
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
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
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- 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.
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJp4RPy
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat29g
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Protein39g
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Sodium260mg
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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