Ingredients
2 pounds skirt, flank, sirloin, or hanger steak, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
1 red pepper deseeded and sliced into thin strips
1 bell pepper deseeded and sliced into thin strips
1 medium onion peeled and sliced into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil for the marinade and cooking
1 tablespoon lime juice for the marinade
1/2 teaspoon chili powder for the marinade
1 teaspoon ground cumin for the marinade
A pinch of cayenne pepper for the marinade
1/2 teaspoon salt for the marinade
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper for the marinade
2 cloves of minced garlic for the marinade
6 to 8 warmed tortillas for serving
Optional garnishes such as sour cream to taste
Instructions
1-First: slice 2 pounds of your chosen steak into 1/2 inch strips, and prepare the vegetables by deseeding and slicing 1 red pepper, 1 bell pepper, and 1 medium onion into thin strips.
2-Next: mix the marinade with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
3-For optimal flavor: place the steak, vegetables, and marinade in separate sealable bags and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
4-Once marinated: heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they reach a tender-crisp texture, then set them aside.
5-Cook the steak strips: in the same skillet for 7 to 10 minutes until they’re done to your liking.
6-Return the vegetables: to the skillet with the reserved marinade and heat through for a few more minutes to blend the flavors.
7-Serve: with warmed tortillas and garnishes for a finishing touch.
Last Step:
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🔥 Marinate steak and vegetables overnight to enhance flavor.
🌶️ Adjust the cayenne pepper to control heat level.
🌮 Warm tortillas before serving for best texture and taste.
⏲️ Avoid overcooking steak to keep it tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
