Puntas de Filete — Beef Tips with Peppers & Mushrooms
Tender beef tips seared fast, tossed with mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and a bright garlic-lime pan sauce. Serve over the pepper purée for a restaurant-level Mexican dinner in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Working in two batches, sear beef 90 seconds per side without stirring until golden. Set aside.
Step 4
Add mushrooms to the same skillet, cook 4 minutes stirring occasionally until golden brown.
Step 5
Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add broth and lime juice.
Step 6
Return beef to skillet with roasted peppers, simmer 2 minutes until warmed through.
Step 7
Warm the pepper purée in a small pot or microwave 1-2 minutes, then divide between plates.
Step 8
Spoon beef and mushroom mixture over the purée. Taste and adjust salt and lime.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small pot or microwave-safe bowl
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- cutting board and knife
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