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Thai Beef Tacos with Lime- Cilantro Slaw

 

A speedy supper...
 

 

 

STEAK:

 

1 Tbs 

 

granulated sugar

 

1½ tsp 

 

minced peeled fresh ginger

 

1½ tsp 

 

fish sauce

 

½ tsp 

 

chili garlic sauce (add more if you like it spicy!)

 

¼ tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

1 lb 

 

flank steak, trimmed
 

 

 

 

SLAW:

 

¼ cup 

 

fresh lime juice

 

1 Tbs 

 

granulated sugar

 

2 Tbs 

 

rice wine vinegar

 

1½ tsp 

 

minced peeled fresh ginger

 

1½ tsp 

 

fish sauce

 

½ tsp 

 

chili garlic sauce

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

3 cups 

 

packaged angel hair slaw

 

2 cups 

 

packaged matchstick-cut carrots

 

¼ cup 

 

sliced green onions

 

½ cup 

 

chopped fresh cilantro
 

 

 

 

REMAINING INGREDS.

 

Eight 6-inch 

 

fat-free flour tortillas

 

 

1

To prepare steak: Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

2

Prepare grill or broiler.

3

Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Place steak on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 5 minute on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

4

To prepare slaw, combine juice and next 6 ingredients (through 2 garlic cloves) in a large bowl. Add slaw and next 3 ingredients (though cilantro); toss well to combine.

5

Divide steak evenly among tortillas; spoon about ½ cup slaw onto each tortilla. Fold in half; serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

Yield: Serv. Size: 2 tacos

 

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