Muscle-Building Hot Honey Beef Tortilla Kebabs

Serves 4 · 25 min prep · 15 min cook

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb flank steak
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1/3 cup hot honey
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red onion
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 8 wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. 1Pat the flank steak dry and slice it against the grain into thin strips about 1 inch wide. Place the strips in a large bowl.
2. 2Whisk hot honey, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil until glossy. Pour most of the mixture over the beef, reserving a few spoonfuls for finishing. Toss until every strip is coated and marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. 3If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the beef marinates so they do not scorch. Cut the red onion and bell peppers into chunky 1-inch pieces that will hold on a skewer.
4. 4Thread beef strips in accordion folds onto skewers, alternating with onion and pepper pieces so each kebab is packed with protein and vegetables. Leave a little space between pieces for even heat.
5. 5Preheat a grill or heavy grill pan to medium-high, about 425°F. Oil the grates lightly. Lay the kebabs on the hot surface and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the beef is browned with charred edges and just cooked through.
6. 6In the last minute, brush the reserved hot honey mixture over the kebabs so it caramelizes into a sticky glaze. Watch closely so the honey does not burn.
7. 7Warm the flour tortillas on the cooler edge of the grill or in a dry skillet until soft and lightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side.
8. 8Slide the hot kebabs off the skewers onto the warm tortillas, or serve the kebabs nested inside the tortillas taco-style. Scatter cilantro and cotija over the top.
9. 9Rest 2 minutes so juices settle, then serve immediately while the glaze is still glossy and the beef is juicy.