Sheet-Pan Crispy Beef Tenderloin Tips
Seared beef tenderloin tips with charred onions, jalapeños, and a garlicky lime-butter glaze. Finish with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a restaurant-worthy Mexican dinner in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef tenderloin tips (puntas de filete)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 3 whole fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp chipotle powder or chili powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and chipotle powder on all sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear beef 2 minutes per side without moving. Edges should be golden brown; don't flip more than once. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add onion and jalapeño to the same skillet, cut-side down. Sear 3 minutes until charred, then scatter garlic over top.
- 5
Stir for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Pour in lime juice, scrape up browned bits, then return beef to the pan.
- 6
Top with cotija and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime zest scattered over and warm tortillas on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
- microplane zester
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