1lbflank steak or skirt steakthinly sliced against the grain
4countlarge flour tortillas
2cupsshredded cheddar cheeseor Mexican blend
0.5mediumyellow onionthinly sliced
1mediumred bell pepperthinly sliced
1tbspolive oil
1tbspunsalted butterfor crisping tortillas
0.5tspkosher salt
0.25tspfreshly ground black pepper
0.5countlimejuiced
0.25cupfresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak slices for 2 to 3 minutes per side until just browned. Remove steak and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the vegetables and return the steak to the pan to briefly combine.
Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium. Melt a little butter in the skillet. Place one tortilla in the pan, sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheese over half the tortilla, add a portion of the steak and pepper mixture, then top with a little cilantro and more cheese.
Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon and cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt, about 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board, let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor marinate the steak 30 minutes in a mixture of lime juice, salt and a pinch of cumin. Use a hot skillet for quick searing to keep the steak tender.