Charred Chipotle Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Smoky chipotle-marinated beef grilled to perfection, served in warm corn tortillas topped with a crisp cilantro lime cabbage slaw. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs flank steak, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak
• 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb flank steak and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: While the steak marinates, prepare the slaw by mixing 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a bowl. Toss until well combined and chilled.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and cooked to medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas over the grill for 30 seconds each side. Assemble tacos by layering sliced steak and generous spoonfuls of cilantro lime slaw onto each tortilla. Serve immediately.