Left Over Steak Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Left Over Steak Tacos Recipe
Description
This recipe takes leftover cooked steak, which is chopped into small pieces, then sautés it with diced onion and optional zucchini for mild vegetable flavor and texture. The mixture is seasoned with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic and onion powders, and cayenne pepper. Tomato paste and beef broth add depth and moisture.
Cooking the filling until most liquid evaporates concentrates flavor and aids easy taco assembly. The seasoned mixture fills your choice of taco shells or home-fried tortillas, creating a flavorful, textured street-taco style filling. Using leftover steak helps reduce waste and transforms cold meat into a warm meal.
Adjusting the spice levels or including different mild-flavored vegetables can tailor the filling. Chopped uniform pieces work best for filling tacos evenly.
Ingredients
- 3 cups steak chopped, cooked, leftover
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup zucchini diced or shredded, optional
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth water can be substituted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to the pan and let it heat until shimmering.
- Cook onion and zucchini until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked steak and stir until combined and heated through about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the spices, stir to coat meat and vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and beef broth stir to combine and simmer until reduced and very little liquid remains about 3 minutes.
- Fill taco shells of your choice or fry your own!
Notes
- Use any leftover cooked meat, chopping it into uniform small pieces for even filling.
- Include a mild-flavored vegetable like zucchini to add texture without overpowering.
- Prepare a homemade taco spice mix ahead in larger quantities to streamline seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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