Steak Tacos with Persian Lime & Cranberry-Pear Slaw
There is a particular kind of taco night we love around the shop: warm, seared flank steak, a cool crackle of cabbage, and a marinade bright enough to make the whole thing sing. This one leans on citrus and orchard fruit to balance the richness of the beef, so every bite lands somewhere between savo
By North Conway Olive Oil Company
Ingredient Spotlight. Our Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil carries a fragrant, true-lime brightness that soaks straight into the steak as it marinates. To lift the slaw, we reach for Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar — tart, softly fruity, and a natural match for crisp apple and red cabbage in the fall.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil, plus more for the slaw
- ½ cup Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar, divided
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- Fresh cracked pepper and salt
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- 4 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into matchsticks
- ¼ cup Pepitas, toasted
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp Persian Lime oil, ¼ cup Cranberry Pear balsamic, red wine vinegar, thyme, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the steak, toss to coat, and marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better).
- For the slaw, toss the cabbage and apple with a drizzle of Persian Lime oil, the remaining ¼ cup balsamic, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while the steak cooks.
- Heat a heavy pan over high heat and sear the steak 2–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your liking. Rest a few minutes, then slice.
- Warm the tortillas, then pile on steak and slaw. Finish each taco with a raw drizzle of Persian Lime oil and a scatter of toasted pepitas for crunch.
Chef's Notes
- Toasting the pepitas in a dry pan for two minutes wakes up their nutty flavor and gives the slaw real texture.
- A hot pan and a short rest keep the flank steak tender and juicy.
Make It Yours
- Craving heat? Add a drizzle of our Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil over the steak.
Allergens: contains tree nuts/seeds (pepitas).
Come taste the Persian Lime and Cranberry Pear side by side at the shop — they make weeknight tacos feel like a discovery.
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