Description
Indulge in the ultimate taco experience with these Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos. Marinated flank steak infused with chipotle peppers delivers a burst of flavor, while creamy avocado crema elevates each bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Gather around the table and savor every mouthful of this deliciousness wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat flank steak thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Meat: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear flank steak for about 4–5 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Rest and Slice: Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Make Avocado Crema: Blend avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas and layer with sliced beef. Drizzle with avocado crema and add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg