Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of smoky chipotle beef tacos topped with creamy avocado crema. Each bite bursts with tender, marinated flank steak enveloped in warm tortillas, creating a deliciously satisfying experience perfect for any occasion. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Slice flank steak into thin strips. In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, lime juice, and salt. Add beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Prepare Avocado Crema: Blend avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with smoky beef and top with avocado crema. Add fresh cilantro or diced onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg