Steak Tacos With Red Peppers and Onions

Steak Tacos With Red Peppers and Onions

Steak lovers are in for a treat with this meaty taco recipe with seasoned beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and fresh cilantro.

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Steak Tacos With Red Peppers and Onions

Steak lovers are in for a treat with this meaty taco recipe with seasoned beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and fresh cilantro.

Course dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword tacos
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Servings 4 servings, 2 tacos each
Calories 299 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. raw beef flank (or round) steak
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warm
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (or Italian parsley), coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Rub steak with chili powder and salt and pepper (if desired).

  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add steak; cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat.

  4. Cover steak with aluminum foil; let rest for 5 minutes.

  5. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Remove from heat.

  6. Cut steak against the grain into thin slices.

  7. Top tortillas evenly with beef, onion mixture, and lime juice; garnish with cilantro.

  8. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Steak Tacos With Red Peppers and Onions
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 168mg7%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
1 Red
1 Yellow

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