Easy Steak Tacos W Flank Steak Dry Rub

Published 8/22/2021

Bookmark for Taco Night

Who’s a fan of taco night!? WE ARE. And even better if taco night can be whipped up in under an hour. Hello, easy weeknight meal solution. The whole family will love these steak tacos. We’ll show you how to make the perfect flank steak for tacos, plus:

A delicious tomato picoPaired with sliced avocadoAnd cotija cheese with a squeeze of fresh lime juiceAll put together to make YOUR NEW FAVORITE STEAK TACOS

Steak Taco Ingredients

It’s time to round up the following ingredients to make these easy steak tacos. You’ll need:

For the steak

1 lb. flank steakA delicious dry rub for seasoning (check it out below!)

For the tomato pico

Quartered cherry tomatoesDiced red onionChopped cilantroApple cider vinegarFresh lime juicePinch of salt

Jazz it up with taco toppings

Wrap your steak tacos in a tortilla (or any of the other options below!)

Greek yogurtFresh lime slicesCotija cheeseSliced avocado

The Ultimate Steak Taco Seasoning

The dry rub for these steak tacos is so tasty! It brings together the following simple spices you likely already have in your spice cupboard:

Garlic powderChili powderCuminSmoked paprikaBrown sugarSalt & pepper

Pro tip: Be sure to massage the dry rub really well into the meat, and then let it rest “caked on” the meat before cooking. This will result in super flavorful and tender steak for your tacos 😀

Choosing the Right Steak

Flank steak can get a bad rap because it is a more affordable cut of meat (plus, it is quite lean), and can be a bit tough if you don’t cook it correctly. We love flank steak here on Fit Foodie Finds because when you season and cook flank steak correctly, it’s deliciously flavorful and tender — which makes it a perfect cut of meat for these thinly sliced steak tacos.

Flank Steak Internal Temperature Guide

The best way to tell if your flank steak is cooked is by temperature. Here’s what the internal temperature needs to be:

Medium Rare: 130 – 135ºFMedium: 135ºF – 145ºFWell Done: 145ºF – 155ºF

How to Make Tomato Pico

This simple tomato pico is such a nice complement to the flavorful flank steak in these steak tacos. Plus, you’ll be making this pico while the flank steak rests in the delicious dry rub. Thermoworks Thermapen

More Ways to Serve Tacos

Looking to serve these steak tacos in something other than flour or corn tortillas? Let us recommend any of the following: Steak Taco Seasoning Salad: Make a taco salad! Chop up romaine lettuce and serve your steak tacos with this tomato pico, Mexican corn, and our avocado cilantro lime dressing. Taco Bowls: Not a tortilla person?! Make a taco bowl instead. Pair your steak tacos with cilantro lime rice and serve it with fajita veggies and salsa. Burritos: chicken burritos and bean burritos are a favorite at FFF, but why not jazz things up with steak. Wrap your sliced steak in a large tortilla and then add Mexican rice, fajita veggies, and refried beans. BONUS – you can easily freeze these for later.

What to Serve with Steak Tacos

Round out taco night with any of the following sides that pair oh so perfectly with steak tacos. Mexican Street Corn Salad: Our Mexican street corn salad is made with grilled corn, tomato, onion, and the most delicious cotija yogurt sauce with lime juice. Grilled Mexican Street Corn: Fresh off the grill Mexican street corn is the best. We’ve got a super simple grilled Mexican street corn recipe that you’ll absolutely love. Black Bean Corn Salad: Looking for a simple cold salad that doubles as relish and triples as a dip? Make our black bean corn salad. It’s made with fresh ingredients cilantro, jalapeño, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Mexican Quinoa Salad: Make this light and refreshing quinoa salad with ingredients you probably already have on hand! This flavorful Mexican salad is vegan, gluten-free and the perfect vegetarian meal to add to your rotation.