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20 Minute, One Pan, Crispy Queso Steak Tacos

Crispy steak tacos loaded with melty queso, ready in just 20 minutes using one pan. A fast, flavorful dinner that is perfect for taco night.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 20 Minute Meal, Beef, Mexican, One Pan, Taco, The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients

Makes 12-15 Tacos

  • 2 lb Flank Steak or Sirloin - Beef taco meat, cubed into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup White onion or Yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Menudo spice mix
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sazon
  • 1 whole Lime juice

Spice Mix

  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin

To Assemble

  • 4 tbsp Avocado oil divided
  • 3 cups Chihuahua cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1-2 whole Packages of corn tortillas

Optional toppings

  • Cilantro
  • Onions
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine taco meat, cilantro, onion, all spices, and juice of lime.
  • Mix well
  • NOTE: If you'd like you can allow it to sit for 20-30 minutes to marinate, but it's not necessary.
  • In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat.
  • Add seasoned taco meat and cook for about 7 minutes total, or until steak is cooked through. If there is still liquid in pan, allow to simmer until most of it is gone. Once done, remove from pan into a bowl.
  • In the same frying pan you cooked the meat, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat.
  • Add tortillas and cook each side for 1-2 minutes.
  • Once both sides have been cooked, add about 1/4 cup cheese and cook until mostly melted.
  • NOTE: You can fold them in half at this point if you'd like. repeat until all tortillas have been cooked with cheese.
  • Add steak taco meat then topping of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg