Steak Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steak Tacos
Description
Steak Tacos combine bite-sized pieces of ribeye or sirloin steak seasoned simply with salt and pepper, seared in batches with butter and olive oil. The quick, high-heat searing locks in juices to keep the meat tender inside. After cooking the steak, the pan is used to briefly sauté garlic in butter, enhancing flavor without overcooking.
The sauce blends mayonnaise, sour cream, adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, and lime juice, offering a creamy texture with smoky, mild heat and bright acidity. Toppings like chopped red onion, cilantro, and slices of avocado provide crispness, herbal notes, and creaminess that balance the meat and sauce. Soft corn tortillas form the base, making each taco easy to assemble and eat.
These tacos are great for casual dinners or gatherings, allowing customization with toppings and sauce amount. Proper resting time for the steak before cooking and careful pan temperature control ensure the best texture.
The recipe notes advise against overcooking steak to prevent toughness and suggest cast iron skillets as ideal for even searing. Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and the number of tacos varies with tortilla size and filling amount.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds steak ribeye, sirloin, strip steak, or another tender well marbled cut
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, 1/2 stick
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce see note, from canned chipotle peppers
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For serving:
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- red onion or use regular chopped red onions, pickled
- cilantro to taste, chopped, fresh
- avocado to taste
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge and let it warm up on the counter for 30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible.
- Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and prep your toppings.
- Cut the steak into 1/2" cubes and season generously with salt & pepper.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the pan for a few minutes. Add the meat in a single layer (don't crowd it and do two batches). Cook for about 1 minute then flip and cook for another minute for the steak to be cooked to medium temperature. Repeat with the second batch. When each batch is done, transfer it to a plate. You can test one piece of steak to get a good idea of timing prior to doing a whole batch.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring almost constantly, for about 1 minute or until the garlic is cooked (don't let it burn). Take the pan off the heat and add the steak (and juices from the plate) back and toss with the garlic butter. Serve with warmed tortillas and top each taco as desired.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 8 tacos using medium-sized corn tortillas; more servings are possible with smaller street-style tortillas.
- Leftover sauce keeps well refrigerated and can be adjusted in spiciness by using more or less adobo sauce.
- Avoid overcooking the steak to maintain tenderness; testing one piece first helps determine exact cooking time.
- Cast iron skillets are recommended for cooking steak evenly and developing good sear.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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