Description
Discover the ultimate taco experience with our Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw. This recipe features tender steak seared to perfection, complemented by a smoky chipotle sauce and a vibrant roasted cabbage slaw, all wrapped in warm charred corn tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are not only packed with bold flavors but are also easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a family dinner, this dish is sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
- 1 lb purple cabbage
- 1 large red pepper
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 1 red onion
- Olive oil
- 12 corn tortillas
- 6 oz queso fresco
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 (7oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¾ cup neutral oil (such as safflower)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast halved peppers and onion on a sheet pan drizzled with olive oil for 35-40 minutes until tender. Roast cabbage on another pan for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Prepare the steak by letting it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Blend orange juice, zest, chipotle peppers, honey, and oil in a food processor until smooth to create the chipotle sauce.
- Sear the seasoned skirt steak in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until cooked to your preference, then let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble tacos by layering roasted cabbage slaw, sliced steak, and drizzle with chipotle sauce in charred tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg