Cheesy Beef & Pepper Skillet (Alambre)
Seared beef strips with caramelized peppers, onions, and melted Oaxaca cheese—the TikTok version of a classic Mexican alambre. Ready in under 20 minutes, all in one skillet.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice beef against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Cut poblanos and onion into 1-inch pieces. Slice jalapeño thin.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear beef strips in one layer, without stirring, for 90 seconds until edges brown. Flip and cook 60 more seconds. Remove to a plate.
Step 4
Add onion and poblano to the same skillet. Cook, stirring often, until charred and soft, ~6 minutes.
Step 5
Return beef to skillet with jalapeño and a pinch of salt. Tear cheese into pieces and scatter on top.
Step 6
Cover and cook 2 minutes until cheese melts. Squeeze lime over the top, garnish with cilantro, serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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