Description
Sizzling Chipotle steak tacos deliver bold Mexican flavors that dance across palates with smoky, spicy charm. Grilled marinated beef nestled in warm tortillas promises a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak
Spices:
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground chili
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) cilantro
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) queso fresco
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain, ensuring uniform cuts for even cooking and tender bites.
- Create a zesty chipotle crema by blending smoky chipotles with tangy yogurt and fresh lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat, around 425°F, and cook seasoned steak for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a perfect medium-rare doneness.
- Warm tortillas directly on the stovetop flame or in a dry skillet for 30-45 seconds per side, creating slight char marks and enhancing flexibility.
- Layer each warm tortilla with succulent steak slices, then generously top with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and crisp radish slivers.
- Drizzle the prepared chipotle crema over the assembled tacos, allowing the creamy sauce to cascade across the meat and garnishes.
- Serve immediately while tortillas are warm and steak remains juicy, offering a vibrant and flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.
Notes
- Choose flank or skirt steak for maximum tenderness and best flavor absorption.
- Slice meat against the grain to ensure each bite remains juicy and easy to chew.
- Let steak rest 5 minutes after cooking to lock in natural juices and prevent dryness.
- Swap yogurt with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier chipotle crema variation.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option or create a low-carb version with lettuce wraps.
- Marinate steak overnight in citrus and spices for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg