Description
Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema are a flavor-packed delight that combines tender, smoky beef with a rich, creamy topping. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The bold flavors of chipotle and lime create an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the beef by combining minced chipotle peppers, cumin, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated flank steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prepare the avocado crema by blending avocados, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by layering sliced beef onto warm tortillas and adding dollops of avocado crema. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg