Cilantro Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Cilantro Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef flank steak (1 pound); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons lime juice; Dash hot pepper sauce; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Optional toppings: salsa, cilantro, shredded lettuce and sour cream

Servings: persons

1 beef flank steak (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
Dash hot pepper sauce
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: salsa, cilantro, shredded lettuce and sour cream

1
Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135u00b0; medium, 140u00b0; medium-well, 145u00b0). Remove from pan.
2
In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in salsa, cilantro, lime juice and pepper sauce; heat through.
3
Thinly slice steak across the grain; stir into onion mixture. Serve in tortillas; top as desired.

897

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef flank steak (1 pound), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Beef Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Beef Tacos

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