Spicy Flank Steak Tacos With Watermelon Salsa

14 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 green onions, roots trimmed
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh watermelon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, white pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl. Score steak with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern on both sides (1/4 inch deep). Lightly coat steak with cooking spray; sprinkle steak evenly with pepper mixture. Arrange steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes; cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
  3. 3
    Arrange green onions on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
  4. 4
    Combine watermelon, mint, juice, oil, chile, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  5. 5
    Place tortillas on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 minute on each side or until lightly charred. Arrange onions down the center of each tortilla; divide steak, salsa, and cheese evenly among tortillas.
  6. 6
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