Mexican Steak Soft Tacos Recipe
These Mexican Steak Soft Tacos are a quick, delicious way to use leftover flank steak, layered with creamy lime-infused sour cream, fresh black beans, tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce for a satisfying and healthy meal.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (warming tortillas and assembly)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-cook/assembly with warming tortillas
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
For the Steak Tacos
- 12 ounces leftover beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup drained canned black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
- 3 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 4 medium whole wheat or flour tortillas (8 to 10-inch diameter)
- Prepare the sour cream sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas gently in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, just until warm and pliable. Alternatively, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread an even layer of the sour cream mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges. Next, evenly distribute the black beans over the sour cream on each tortilla.
- Add the steak slices: Place the sliced leftover flank steak on one side of each tortilla, ensuring a good amount of meat per taco.
- Add fresh toppings: Top the steak with the chopped tomatoes and then the thinly sliced romaine lettuce for a fresh crunch.
- Fold and serve: Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling and serve immediately, savoring the blend of warm steak and fresh, zesty components.
Notes
- Use leftover flank steak that has been sliced thinly against the grain for the best tenderness.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sour cream mixture.
- These tacos can be customized with additional toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado slices, or cilantro if desired.
- Whole wheat tortillas add more fiber and nutrients compared to regular flour tortillas.
- Leftover cooked steak can be refrigerated up to 3-4 days before using in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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