Steak & Quinoa Tacos

Try a new twist on taco night with quinoa and steak. Stuffed into corn tortillas, juicy flank steak, nutritious grains and crisp veggies come together for a hearty hand-held meal. Bursting with Mexican spices, these superfood-loaded tacos deliver flavors and textures you’ll taco ‘bout for days.

0 from 0 votes

Print

Steak & Quinoa Tacos

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 2 hours

Servings 12

Calories 260.68 kcal

Author Kyra Williams

Ingredients

Steak

• 1 lb. flank steak trimmed of excess fat
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Tacos

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1 cup quinoa uncooked
• 10 oz. diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• 12-16 corn tortillas

Instructions

1. In resealable bag, combine steak ingredients. Refrigerate 1 - 8 hours.
2. Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Remove steak from marinade. Broil 3 - 4 minutes; flip. Continue cooking until done. Cut across grain into 1/4” slices.
3. In large pan or skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion and corn until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring as needed. Stir in garlic; continue cooking 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Stir in quinoa, undrained tomatoes, jalapeno, water, beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Cover; cook 20 minutes, until quinoa is cooked through.
5. On each corn tortilla, layer quinoa mixture, steak, cilantro and avocado.

Recipe Notes

Add the ingredients to your cart and order now!

Nutrition Facts

Steak & Quinoa Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260.68 Calories from Fat 79

% Daily Value*

Fat 8.73g13%

Saturated Fat 1.75g9%

Cholesterol 22.68mg8%

Sodium 212.08mg9%

Potassium 506.25mg14%

Carbohydrates 32.77g11%

Fiber 6.36g25%

Sugar 2.21g2%

Protein 14.59g29%

Vitamin A 135.07IU3%

Vitamin C 10.28mg12%

Calcium 59.59mg6%

Iron 2.75mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.