Seared Bistec Tacos
Thin-sliced beef seared hard until caramelized, then tucked into warm tortillas with lime, onion, and cilantro. Restaurant-quality tacos ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat beef dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 15 seconds per side.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
Step 4
Add half the beef in a single layer. Do not stir for 90 seconds until deeply browned.
Step 5
Stir and cook another 60 seconds until no pink remains. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Repeat with remaining beef, cooking 90 seconds without stirring, then 60 seconds with stirring.
Step 7
Divide beef among warm tortillas. Top with diced onion and cilantro.
Step 8
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small plate
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