20-Min Cilantro Lime Beef Skillet
Colombian-style seared beef with bright cilantro-lime marinade and a char-crust finish. Serve with rice, arepa, or as lettuce wraps for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a grill night.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 348
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 whole lime (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 whole red onion, sliced thin
- 1 whole jalapeño, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Pat beef dry and coat both sides with half the cilantro mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear beef 2 minutes per side for medium-rare — don't move it, let the crust form.
- 5
Transfer beef to a cutting board and rest 3 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- 6
Toss sliced red onion and jalapeño with remaining cilantro mixture, then serve alongside beef.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet or cast iron
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- meat thermometer (optional)
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