Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Busy Day

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 Tacos (serving size is 2 tacos)

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 47 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
A pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/4 pound top sirloin steaks cut 1-inch thick
12 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 cups Avocado Lime Salsa, recipe follows

Directions

In a small bowl stir together chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks.

Grill or broil steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare, turning once. Remove from grill and let meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Carve into thin slices.

Warm tortillas by placing them on the grill, for about 30 seconds, turning once. Or place 6 tortillas at a time between 2 moist paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds. Wrap in cloth napkin or place in a tortilla warmer to keep warm. Place the carved steak, warm tortillas, cabbage, cilantro, lime and Avocado Lime Salsa in serving dishes and let diners make their own tacos at the table.

Avocado Lime Salsa:

1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)

2 avocados, cut into chunks

1/2 red onion, diced

2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)

Salt

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, plus more to taste

Place cucumber, avocado and onion in a large bowl and add lime juice and salt. Add cilantro and chiles and toss gently.

Yield: 2 cups (1 serving is 1/3 cup)

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos
zang brooklyn prk, MN 01-21-2010
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Pretty Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Even though this was made with beef, it tasted very light and healthy due to all the fresh ingredients. Even the steak I... made was very good. It turned out very tender despite using top sirloin. I would make this again, but probably won't make the avocado salad since my family thought it was a little tasteless. I liked it, but they're men who usually eat unhealthy foods anyway!Read more
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Lori Boulder, CO 12-21-2009
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Yummm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was very good. I'll definitely be making it again soon! THanks!
recipe Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos
Kay new york, NY 12-07-2009
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just "meh" for me
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The meat had an interesting flavor, but as a whole, the recipe didn't work too well with my or my fiancee's taste buds. But... then again, maybe I'm just not enough of a taco personRead more
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Marisa Reno, NV 11-23-2009
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Great Salsa!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried these last night. I loved the earthiness that the cinnamon added to the rub. I'll definitely add more salt next time... (we ended up salting the tacos once they were shelled, which is never the same). I will also add more cayenne and jalapenos to give it more spice. We all loved the tang of the salsa. I can't wait to make this at a warmer time of year!Read more
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null null, null 11-08-2009
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Salsa was better than the steak
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Absolutely loved the salsa in this recipe. Tasted very fresh and healthy. I broiled the steak which came out to be very bland... and chewy like some of the other reviewers posted. Maybe a different cut of meat would have been better. The spices for the rub didn't do much for the steak as I would of hoped. Read more
recipe Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos
Wendy Smyrna, GA 10-03-2009
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My new favorite taco recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this taco recipe. We just came back from a very authentic Mexican restaurant and this recipe tasted fresh enough to... have been on their menu. The Avocado Lime Salsa is to die for with the cucumber. It gives a cooling sensation which is helpful here in the Deep South during the summer. I also bought the tortillas at a local Mexican market which gave the tortillas a more 'earthy' flavor than your traditional American brand tortillas. Heated them up in the microwave and they were just fine.Read more