Description
These hot honey chipotle steak tacos are sweet, smoky, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable. Juicy steak bites are marinated in a zesty chipotle honey mix, seared to perfection, and tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss steak to coat and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the skillet or use non-stick spray.
- Assemble the Dish: Shake off excess marinade and place steak in skillet in a single layer.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear for 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Warm tortillas, then fill with steak, cheese, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate tacos with lime wedges on the side and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Let steak rest before slicing to keep juices locked in.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet — sear in batches for best texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hot honey chipotle steak tacos, steak tacos, sweet and spicy tacos, quick Mexican dinner