Flat-Iron Steak Tacos

Name: Flat-Iron Steak Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.5 head red cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and shredded (4 cups); 0.25 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes); 1 garlic clove, minced; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 flat-iron steaks (8 ounces each); 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 flour tortillas (6-inch); 1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces); 0.5 cup store-bought green salsa

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on June 12, 2017

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Instead of ground beef, fill flour tortillas with tender steak and a quick cabbage slaw -- all ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

½ head red cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and shredded (4 cups)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 flat-iron steaks (8 ounces each)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)
½ cup store-bought green salsa

Directions

Heat broiler to high, with rack 4 inches from heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, lime juice, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes (or refrigerate, up to overnight).
Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with cumin; season with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet, and broil 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to a plate; cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice crosswise.
Stack tortillas, and wrap in a double layer of damp paper towels; microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Alternatively, holding each tortilla with tongs, lightly toast over a low flame. To assemble, fill tortillas with steak, and top with cabbage slaw, cheddar, and salsa.

Cook's Notes

The broiler's high heat creates a caramelized crust on the steaks and a juicy, medium-rare interior. For smokiness, briefly toast the tortillas over a low flame.