Cajun Steak Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cajun Steak Tacos
Description
The Cajun Steak Tacos recipe uses thin cuts of beef steak coated evenly with a spice mix of garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. The seasoning imparts layers of smoky, spicy, and herby notes to the meat.
The steak is cooked quickly over high heat in olive oil for about 2 minutes per side to achieve a sear while maintaining a pink center. Sliced thin across the grain, the steak remains tender. Peppers and onions cooked separately in olive oil until softened provide a mild sweetness and contrast in texture.
Assembling the tacos involves placing the sliced steak and sautéed vegetables on small, soft tortillas. Adding salsa, guacamole, and slaw provides freshness and creaminess to the spicy meat, completing the dish as a flavorful and well-rounded taco meal.
To maximize flavor and juiciness, rest the steak for 10 minutes before slicing. Cutting across the grain breaks muscle fibers, ensuring tenderness. Optional toppings like avocado slices add creaminess, and chimichurri sauce can be used instead of salsa to enhance herbaceous notes.
Ingredients
- 200 g beef steak thin cut
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil for the veg
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil for the steak
- 4 tortillas small, soft
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- salsa to serve
- guacamole
- slaw
Instructions
- Mix together 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon Paprika, 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepperSprinkle over both sides of 200 g Thin cut beef steaks. Make sure the whole steak is covered.
- In a pan heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil and add 1 Red bell pepper, 1 Green bell pepper and 1 Onion and gently cook for around 5 minutes until softened. Put in a bowl and set aside.
- Add 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil to the pan and add the steak and cook for 2 minutes each side for a medium steak.
- Slice the steak and serve with the vegetables, Salsa, guacamole and slaw in 4 Soft tortillas.
Notes
- Cook the steak over high heat to get a good sear while keeping the inside pink and tender.
- Let the steak rest for 10 minutes after cooking to retain its juices and flavor.
- Slice the steak across the grain to avoid toughness and chewiness.
- Add creaminess by topping the steak with avocado slices if desired.
- For an alternate flavor, use chimichurri sauce in place of salsa to brighten the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3100IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 226.9mg | 252% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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