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Flank Steak Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa

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Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 jalapeno chili, stemmed, seeded, and minced 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Adjust oven rack to middle position, place 12-inch cast-iron skillet on rack, and heat oven to 500 F. Meanwhile, combine cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Cut steak lengthwise with grain into 2 equal pieces, then cut each piece in half crosswise to create four equal pieces. Season steaks with spice mixture and let sit at room temperatur­e.

When oven reaches 500 F, pat steaks dry with paper towels. Using potholders, remove skillet from oven and place over medium-high heat; turn off oven. Being careful of hot skillet handle, add oil and heat until just smoking. Cook steaks, without moving, until lightly browned on first side, about 2 minutes. Flip steaks and continue to cook until lightly browned on second side, about 2 minutes.

Flip steaks, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, flipping every 2 minutes, until steaks are well browned and meat registers 120 F to 125 F (for medium-rare), 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer steaks to carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest while making salsa.

Add corn to now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, without stirring, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Stir corn and continue to cook until tender, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in onion, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Slice steak thin against grain and serve with tortillas and corn salsa. ___ Nutrition informatio­n per serving: 132 calories; 83 calories from fat; 9 g fat ( 1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholestero­l; 318 mg sodium; 11 g carbohydra­te; 3 g fibre; 7 g sugar; 4 g protein.

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