Cheesy Beef Alambre Skillet
Seared strips of beef with grilled peppers, onions, and melted cheese all in one skillet — the TikTok version of this Mexican street-food classic. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin strip or skirt steak
- 2 whole jalapeños
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 4 oz oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ whole lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Slice the beef into thin strips about 1/4-inch thick, cutting against the grain.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 3
Working in batches, sear beef strips 90 seconds per side until edges brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, char jalapeños and onion slices until edges blacken, 4–5 minutes.
- 5
Return beef to the skillet, scatter cheese slices over the top, cover for 30 seconds until melted.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over everything, top with cilantro, and serve straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast-iron pan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- tongs or spatula
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