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Skillet Steak Tacos
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Skillet Steak Tacos

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, cast iron skillet, easy recipes, steak, steak tacos, taco, weeknight meals
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 bowl or ziploc

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • lb Thin sliced sirloin steak
  • 1 Onion sliced thin
  • 6 Mini peppers sliced thin
  • 3 clove Garlic
  • ½ cup Orange juice
  • ¼ tsp Ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp Ground chipotle Chile pepper
  • 1 tsp M Salt (or your favorite all purpose salt and pepper blend)
  • ½ Lime (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot
  • 6 Tortilla (buy favorite or make ours!)

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stove top. Pour in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
  • In a bowl, mix together 1½ lb Thin sliced sirloin steak, 1 Onion sliced, 6 Mini peppers sliced, 3 clove Garlic pressed, ½ cup Orange juice, ¼ tsp Ground cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp Ground chipotle Chile pepper, 1 tsp M Salt, ½ Lime juiced, 1 tbsp Coconut aminos, 1 tbsp Arrowroot.
  • Let sit 5 minutes. Pour into heated cast iron pan.
  • Cook stirring frequently until the steak is cooked through and the peppers and onions are soft.
  • Serve on your favorite tortilla shells and with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, salsa and avocado.

Notes

 
Make Ahead- if you would like to prep this ahead, combine all of the ingredients in a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag.  Place in the freezer and freeze up to 2 months.  The night before you would like to use, place in the refrigerator
OR
Prepare the tacos, but only top with cheese.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Fold in half and use a tooth pick to hold in place.  Place in the freezer for 2 hours to flash freeze. Transfer to a freezer safe container or Ziploc.  Store for up to 2 months. To reheat, place on a parchment lined baking sheet in an oven preheated to 425f Bake for 10-15 minutes.