Crispy Beef Tips with Cilantro Lime
Tender beef sirloin tips seared until edges crisp, then tossed with lime, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. A weeknight take on puntas de filete that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole jalapeño
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ whole white onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Add beef in a single layer. Let it sear 2–3 minutes without stirring until edges brown.
- 4
Stir and cook 1–2 minutes more until the pieces are browned on most sides but still tender.
- 5
Toss in sliced onion and jalapeño (sliced or minced, seeds removed if you prefer less heat).
- 6
Squeeze the lime over everything and stir. Remove from heat and fold in cilantro. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- tongs or wooden spoon
- paper towels
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