Flank Steak Taco Boats with Mango Salsa

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Flank Steak Taco Boats with Mango Salsa
30 min.
8
245kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco night with a burst of flavor and freshness? Our Flank Steak Taco Boats with Mango Salsa are the perfect way to impress your family and friends while keeping things simple and delicious. This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves up to 8 people, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy flank steak, seasoned to perfection with a zesty taco seasoning mix. When cooked to a perfect medium-rare, it offers a delightful contrast to the vibrant mango salsa. The salsa, made with ripe mangoes, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño, adds a refreshing sweetness that complements the savory steak beautifully.

Served in soft flour tortillas, these taco boats are not just a meal; they are an experience. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, from the succulent steak to the crunchy red onion and the zesty lime juice. Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a main course for dinner, or a fun dish for a gathering, these taco boats are sure to be a hit. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb flank steak trimmed
  •  flour tortilla soft old el paso® stuff®
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  •  juice of lime 
  • medium mangos diced ripe peeled
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • oz taco seasoning old el paso®
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over flank steak, pressing to coat. Brown steak in oil on both sides.
  4. Place steak on cookie sheet. Roast until meat thermometer inserted in center of steak reads 135°F.
  5. Remove from oven, and let rest 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Cut steak into thin slices.
  8. Place 2 or 3 slices steak in each taco boat. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein29.62%
Fat28.81%
Carbs41.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.09
Glycemic Load
8.4
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.210434809975%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.2kcal
12.26%
Fat:7.85g
12.08%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.61%
Carbohydrates:25.49g
8.5%
Net Carbohydrates:22.78g
8.29%
Sugar:9.22g
10.24%
Cholesterol:42.52mg
14.17%
Sodium:545.34mg
23.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.17g
36.34%
Selenium:27.95µg
39.93%
Vitamin B3:6.12mg
30.62%
Vitamin C:24.14mg
29.26%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.18%
Phosphorus:214.88mg
21.49%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.58%
Vitamin A:946.95IU
18.94%
Folate:61.77µg
15.44%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.71%
Iron:2.53mg
14.05%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.16%
Potassium:384.75mg
10.99%
Fiber:2.71g
10.83%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.75%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.98%
Vitamin K:10.23µg
9.74%
Copper:0.15mg
7.26%
Magnesium:28.56mg
7.14%
Calcium:66.6mg
6.66%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.96%