Beef Tenderloin and Pickled Onion Tacos Recipe

Name: Beef Tenderloin and Pickled Onion Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 small beef tenderloin steaks, about 4 ounces each; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Kosher salt; 1 red onion, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon of vegetable, canola, or olive oil; 10 small (4 1/2 inches) corn tortillas, warmed according to these instructions; 1 cup diced or grated queso fresco or cotija; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems; 1 lime, cut in small wedges

The perfect punching-above-its-weight weeknight dinner for two. Warm corn tortillas stuffed with Filet mignon, rubbed in spices, seared, and sliced rare. Quick home-pickled red onion. Cilantro. Lime. Queso fresco. A little bit of cooking. A little bit of assembly. A lot of joy.

Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions

Beef Tenderloin and Pickled Onion Tacos Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 10 mins

Resting Time 20 mins

Total 35 mins

Serves 2 servings

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2 small beef tenderloin steaks, about 4 ounces each
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
1 red onion, sliced thinly
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable, canola, or olive oil
10 small (4 1/2 inches) corn tortillas, warmed according to these instructions
1 cup diced or grated queso fresco or cotija
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
1 lime, cut in small wedges

Season the filet steaks with cumin, chili powders, and salt. Set aside. Place red onion, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a small cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add steaks and cook without moving until well browned, about, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook second side until brown, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak and serve with warmed tortillas, onions, cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
761	Calories
48g	Fat
45g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	761
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48g	62%
Saturated Fat 20g	101%
Cholesterol 132mg	44%
Sodium 1440mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 13mg	64%
Calcium 582mg	45%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 686mg	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.