Authentic Steak Tacos - Renal Friendly

Authentic Steak Tacos

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Jessica from Kansas.

Portions: 4

Serving size: 2 tacos with 3 ounces steak

Ingredients

1 pound skirt/flank steak (falda)
juice of 3 limes (about 6 tablespoons) (divided use)
2 teaspoons lemon pepper Mrs. Dash® seasoning blend
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped finely
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, diced
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (found in Mexican grocery)
8 flour tortillas, 6″ size

Preparation

Marinate steak in shallow dish with juice of 2 limes, lemon pepper and garlic powder, from 30 minutes to overnight.
Make salsa by mixing cilantro, onion, garlic and juice of 1 lime. Cover and refrigerate.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
Slice steak thinly and cook over high heat until well done, approximately 3 minutes per side.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Place equal amounts of cooked steak, about 3 ounces, in each flour tortilla.
Top with one tablespoon crumbled queso fresco on each taco.
Wrap each taco in aluminum foil and bake 5–8 minutes or until tortillas are warm.
Remove from oven and top each taco with 1 tablespoon salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrients per serving

Calories: 502
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fat: 26 g
Cholesterol: 59 mg
Sodium: 503 mg
Potassium: 568 mg
Phosphorus: 340 mg
Calcium: 189 mg
Fiber: 2.3 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

3-1/2 meat
2 starch
1 vegetable, medium potassium
1 fat

Carbohydrate Choices

2-1/2

Helpful Hints

1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese can be substituted for queso fresco. Add 1 tablespoon per taco.
Compare brands and buy the lowest sodium tortillas.
Amount of meat may be adjusted according to your diet. For a higher protein meal, increase to 1-1/2 pounds; for a lower protein meal, decrease to 1/2 pound or eat one taco instead of two.

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