Quick Chipotle Steak Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema
Seared steak with chipotle seasoning, topped with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and a dash of cheese to finish—these steak tacos are the perfect addition to your dinner rotation!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ribeye steak
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic
For the chipotle spice mixture
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the avocado-lime crema
- ½ ripe avocado
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed if desired
- 3 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- Corn tortillas
- Mozzarella
Instructions
- Prepare the crema. With an immersion or high-speed blender, combine all the ingredients for the crema. Taste to adjust for seasonings, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the steak. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chipotle seasoning and set aside.
- Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. If it's too difficult to cut, place the steak into the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up before slicing. Season the meat with a bit of salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of neutral oil into a pan on high heat. Once the oil is very hot, add the chopped steak. Cook the meat for 2-3 minutes, flipping so that everything gets a good sear.
- Once the steak is seared, sprinkle over the chipotle seasoning, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and grated garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the peppers and onions have softened and the steak is cooked to your liking (you may need to lower the heat so the seasoning doesn't burn).
- Remove the steak from the heat and serve inside warmed corn tortillas with cheese, the prepared avocado-lime crema, and any other toppings.