Oh, yes. I went there. Don't run away from peanut butter on your dinner plate!
I had a peanut butter steak taco the other day at a local taqueria, and fell in love. There's something addictive about warm, melty peanut butter drizzled with sriracha and gooey cheese.
We've dragged all of our friends to this taqueria solely for this taco. If you come with us and don't order it?---don't expect to be our friends anymore. Kidding! {kind of}
The version I had at the restaurant also had pickles and crispy bacon on top, but something tells me that might be too much for you. If not, let's be best friends.
To make these tacos for two, I used a chunk of London broil that weighed slightly less than ¾ of a pound. I seared it quickly in a cast iron skillet. Meanwhile, I warmed the tortillas on an open flame---this is one of my favorite pasttimes, by the way. I love the crispy bits on a flame-warmed tortilla. Next, scoop the steak into the tacos, drizzle with sriracha and mozzarella cheese, and finally the warmed peanut butter. Serve with cilantro and lime slices for spritzing, and you're on your way to one great taco!
Let's talk about cheese for a hot minute. One of the main perks of this taco is gooey, stretchy cheese.
Peanut Butter Steak Tacos (with sriracha!)
Mix up your Tuesday with these delicious peanut steak tacos!
Ingredients
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- ¾ pound of London broil, diced into 1" chunks
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons sriracha chile sauce
- handful of cilantro springs
- ½ a lime
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet to high. When hot (you can hold a hand 6" from the surface for less than 5 seconds), add the beef cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and don't touch for a full 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the tortillas on an open flame (or wrapped in foil in a low oven). Warm the peanut butter in a small bowl. Have the cheese, sriracha, cilantro and lime ready.
- Stir the beef and flip each piece. Continue searing for another 1 minute. The beef should be slightly pink on the inside.
- Divide the beef between the tortillas. Top with mozzarella, peanut butter, sriracha, and cilantro sprigs. Squeeze lime juice on top and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 917Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1801mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 12gSugar: 10gProtein: 53g
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
Brilliant! There is very little out there that I haven't put peanut butter on...eggs, chicken, tuna, burgers, and I actually did recently try it on a pickle sandwich! It was...different...but definitely delicious!
Jamie says
Wow! What a creative combination! I'm definitely curious; can't wait to try it!
Deborah says
I am so in love with these !! What an incredibly unique recipe - I must try them!
Karen Downs says
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Willow (Will Cook For Friends) says
These tacos sound so good! I absolutely peanut butter with savory foods (especially if there's a little heat involved), but I wouldn't have thought to put it on a taco. Now I must!
Chris says
I'll love you forever...this looks amazing. And I love that all of your readers are right on board with the peanut butter and beef thing! One of my favorite dinners is a peanut butter burger, and my husband and kids turn their nose up every time I have it. Wonder what they'll think when they see these tacos on the dinner table? Lol. Actually, I secretly hope they turn their noses up again...he he....there will be more for Mama!
Amy says
Our local taco joint has these too (or we are talking about the same place), anyhow, the bacon and a pickles are a must! Love these tacos
Carrie says
This may be a silly question, but do you oil or grease your pan first before you add the meat?
Susan says
I like peanut butter on steak and cheese burritos with peperoncini’s.