Combine Thai flavors with Mexican tacos and you get Thai Beef Steak Tacos with Lime Cilantro Slaw. Easy and low calorie tacos that everyone loves!
Low Calorie Tacos
I remember when tacos to me meant ground beef seasoned with a packet of taco seasoning, a little lettuce, a few bits of tomatoes, lots of cheese and sour cream. That was it.
Now, there is a world of tacos. Fish tacos, chorizo tacos and even shrimp tacos.
The best part? It's so easy to make them low calorie. Since I turned 60 and my metabolism apparently retired early, I've been watching calories. I know it's old school, but I'm old school. No paleo, keto or whole 30 for me.
The secret to these tacos? A little meat, lots of healthy slaw and whole wheat tortillas. No cheese. No sour cream. With all the flavors you don't miss them at all!
These tacos are so delicious and so easy to make!
First you make a yummy ginger marinade and marinade the steaks in the fridge for 20 minutes.
While the steak is marinating you can prepare the slaw. The original recipe calls for packaged slaw and packed carrot sticks, which you can certainly use, I used the shredding disk on my food processor. My secret for minced ginger? Freeze it and then grate it on a microplane!
After looking at my tacos laying on the plate, I ordered these taco holders. So expect my next tacos to be sitting up all pretty!
The next day for leftovers I chopped up the meat into bite sized pieces, tossed them with the slaw and make tortilla chips from the tortillas. It was great!
I found this recipe in an old 2008 Cooking Light Magazine.
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Thai Beef Steak Tacos with Lime Cilantro Slaw
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound flank steak trimmed
Slaw
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon ginger peeled and minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups angel hair slaw or finely grated cabbage
- 2 cups matchstick cut carrots
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Tacos
- 8 6 inch fat free flour tortillas
Instructions
- Combine the steak marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and add the steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, sugar, ginger, fish sauce chili sauce and garlic. Add the cabbage, carrots, green onions and cilantro. Toss to combine.
- Remove steak from fridge and let it rest while you preheat grill or broiler. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas either by wrapping in foil and placing on the grill for about 2 minutes or microwave with a damp towel for about 30 seconds.
- Cut steak on the diagonal across the grain into thin slices. Divide steak evenly among the tortillas and top with slaw.
Darrian says
We really enjoyed these tonight as the weather has been getting warmer. I swapped out sugar for raw honey. The tacos are refreshing and zesty with a real crunch. Thank you!
Pam Greer says
So glad you liked them!
Miz Helen says
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Pam Greer says
Thanks so much!
Marjie says
This looks like a good summer meal, not too heavy, and not too much heating up of the kitchen!
Pam Greer says
It is Marjie!
Tisha says
The combo of flavors sounds incredible! And love they are low cal!!
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
This combination of flavors is one I've not tried but wow does that look good! I love putting slaw on tacos or burgers- it adds an extra flavor and texture that make it that much better.
Pam Greer says
And it makes it healthier!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
The flavorings in that slaw have me drooling! What a delicious slaw to serve with tacos - cannot wait to try it!
Pam Greer says
It is so good!
Sharon says
These steak tacos sound just like the fresh kind of meal I look for during the summer. Can't wait to try this one out.
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Jessica Levinson says
These look amazing and so delicious! Perfect way to spice up taco night!
Pam Greer says
Right!
Comedy Plus says
Oh these looks an sound so very good.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
Pam Greer says
Thank you, they are good!