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three tacos, filled with steak and scrambled eggs. Topped with tomatoes, crema and cheese

Quick Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast and brunch are my favorite times of the day. It seems like everything is calm and I can just sit back, relax and enjoy a nice cup of coffee with these cast iron steak & egg breakfast tacos. I love the charred, tender Flank steak and fluffy eggs in a flour or corn tortilla. The best part is that they are easy to make.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 6
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Medium skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 a large eggs
  • 1 lb Flank steak
  • 3 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tbsp of butter
  • 1 tbsp. of olive oil
  • 6-8 corn or flour tortillas

Flank Steak Marinade

  • ½ c. vegetable oil
  • ¼ c. Red wine vinegar or white vinegar with a splash of red wine and lemon juice
  • ¼ c. Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cloves Crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

Topping options

  • Crema for garnish
  • Diced Roma tomatoes for garnish
  • Queso Fresco for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinade Instructions

  • Place all ingredients of the marinade into a zip lock bag or bowl and mix together well. Submerge your steak into the marinade. Let your steak marinade in the refrigerator for 30 min-24 hrs.

Steps

  • Follow steps to marinate your steak. Marinate your steak in the refrigerator for 30 min.-24 hrs.
  • Heat your cast iron skillet to high heat.
  • Remove your steak from the marinade and let some of the marinade drain off. Once your cast iron is hot add your steak.
  • Sear your steak on both sides and cook to your liking.
  • Remove the steak and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl.
  • Heat a skillet to medium, add butter and olive oil. Once bubbling add eggs and scramble to your liking.
  • Using a sharp knife, Cut your steak against the grain. Cutting against the grain is when you slice perpendicular to the internal muscle fibers of the meat.
  • Heat your tortillas in the cast iron for 20 seconds each side.
  • Build your taco. Start by adding eggs topped with steak. Finish with your favorite toppings like tomatoes, crema, queso fresco and jalapenos.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* When cooking steak inside, make sure that you have proper ventilation.
* You can also cook your flank steak on a griddle, grill or grill pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Quick & Easy
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