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Mexican Beef Tenderloin

This Mexican Beef Tenderloin recipe is fantastic for a weeknight dinner. It's delicious, healthy, tender and full of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon each chili powder, dried oregano and ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper more if needed to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Avocado or Vegetable Oil divided
  • 1 pound beef tenderloin cut in small cubes
  • ½ small red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 3 roma tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add beef and toss to coat well.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
  3. Add the beef and sear 2-3 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
  4. Heat additional 1 tablespoon oil over medium high.
  5. Add peppers, onion, and garlic and stir for about 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
  6. Add tomatoes and return beef to skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  7. Serve over cooked cilantro lime rice and lime wedges for drizzling.

Notes

  • For the minced garlic, fresh or from the jar will work.
  • For the minced garlic, fresh or from the jar will work.
  • For the minced garlic, fresh or from the jar will work.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.