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a platter of ribeye steka tacos with pickled slaw, lime wedges, onions, and cilanto
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5 from 4 votes

Grilled Ribeye Tacos with Crispy Cheese Tortillas

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Quick-Pickled Cabbage:

  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from about 1/4 small head)
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots (from about 2 large carrots)
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Tacos:

  • neutral oil, for grilling
  • 2 (1-inch-thick) boneless ribeye steaks
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas

For Serving:

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, divided
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • creamy jalapeño hot sauce, such as Siete Foods

Instructions

Make the Quick-Pickled Cabbage:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, vinegar, and salt. Toss well to combine, then let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes (or up to a few hours), tossing occasionally, until slightly softened and tangy.

Grill the Ribeye Steaks:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat (475℉ to 500℉). Dip a wadded paper towel in oil and, using tongs, wipe the oil evenly over the grates. Be careful not to use too much oil to avoid starting a flare-up—a little goes a long way here.
  • Pat the ribeyes dry and season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, covered, for medium-rare or until your desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Make the Cheese-Crusted Tortillas: 

  • While the steak rests, place a griddle on the grill over medium-high heat (about 450℉), cover, and let the griddle get smoking hot. Sprinkle an even layer of Monterey Jack cheese directly onto the hot griddle, about the size of your tortillas.
  • Let the cheese melt, undisturbed, until bubbling and lightly golden around the edges. Place a flour tortilla directly on top of the melted cheese, gently pressing so it adheres. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese forms a deep golden, crispy crust. Using a spatula, carefully lift the tortilla—the cheese should be fully attached and crisp on the outside. Transfer to a plate, cheese-side up, and repeat with remaining tortillas.

Assemble the Tacos: 

  • Cut the steaks into 1/2-inch cubes. Top each cheese-crusted tortilla with ribeye, a scoop of quick-pickled cabbage, cilantro, and diced white onion. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing and top with creamy jalapeño hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce!)

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5908IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 3mg