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Steak & Quinoa Tacos
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
 
Servings: 12
Calories: 260.68 kcal
Author: Kyra Williams
Ingredients
Steak
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

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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.