Bistec Tacos
Quickly seared thin-cut beef with charred edges, served in warm tortillas with lime, onion, and cilantro. Restaurant-quality tacos ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb beef sirloin or flank steak
- 8 count corn tortillas
- ½ medium yellow onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 count lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice beef against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Dice onion into small pieces. Place on a serving plate with cilantro and lime wedges.
- 3
Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 300°F oven or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side.
- 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Working in two batches, sear beef 45 seconds per side without stirring. Edges should char; do not crowd the pan.
- 6
Transfer cooked beef to a plate. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Layer beef into warm tortillas. Top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- tongs
- plate
- foil
- oven
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