Lucha Cantina Ancho Chile Beef Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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Soft corn tortillas filled with tender beef marinated in smoky ancho chile spices, topped with fresh cilantro and tangy lime crema. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, ancho chile powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak
2 tbsp ancho chile powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp lime zest
1/4 tsp salt (for crema)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp ancho chile powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 1.5 lbs flank steak.
Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lime juice over the steak, coating fully. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side until medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice across the grain.
Step 4: Warm 12 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
Step 5: Mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 tsp lime zest and 1/4 tsp salt to make lime crema.
Step 6: Assemble tacos by placing sliced beef on each tortilla, topping with chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, and drizzling with lime crema.