Low Carb Street Steak Tacos

Savor the vibrant flavors of these Low Carb Street Steak Tacos, a delicious twist on the classic street food favorite. Juicy, marinated flank steak takes center stage with bold spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, balanced by a zesty lime crema drizzle. Instead of traditional tortillas, this recipe uses crisp butter lettuce leaves as taco shells, making it a perfect choice for a low-carb or keto-friendly meal. Topped with creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, fresh cilantro, and an optional kick of jalapeño, these tacos are bursting with fresh, satisfying flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes of active prep and cooking time, these tacos are an easy yet impressive dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Flank steak
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 8 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium-sized Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 small Jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2

Place the flank steak in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and discard the marinade. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Step 5

While the steak is resting, prepare the toppings. Thinly slice the red onion, dice the avocado, and mince the fresh cilantro. If using jalapeño, thinly slice it as well.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice to create the lime crema.

Step 7

Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a serving plate to serve as low-carb taco shells.

Step 8

Place a few slices of steak in each lettuce leaf and top with onion, avocado, cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices. Drizzle with lime crema.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb street steak tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1794.5

Total Fat 126.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 441.5mg	0%
Sodium 4151.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 139.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 217.9mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 2531.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 7.8%