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
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
Seriously freaking out right now.
Julia says
My excuse for eating gobs of cheese will now be, "whaaaaat? it makes a meal stretch...." ;). I love everything about this...the steak, the pb, the sriracha...it's like you're in my head! ;)
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I've had a peanut butter sriracha pasta before so why not tacos? Sounds fabulous. I soooo miss my crappy apartment gas stove. Now we have a fancy ceramic stove top, and while it's great for some extra counter space I totally miss the joys of the open flame!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Well, I say slap that bacon right on there! There is something irresistible about peanut butter, bacon and beef in combination. A local brewhouse has a special burger with PB and bacon. It is their best seller now! Loving the idea of these flavors in a taco with some kick. Thank you for sharing!
dixya| food, pleasure, and health says
I would have never thought about peanut butter but with sriracha and cilantro - I bet its delicious and the gooey cheese, dont get me started :)
Karly says
I feel totally weird for saying this, but the pickles and bacon actually sound like they would work really well with the peanut butter. My 7th grade math teacher turned me on to pb & pickle sandwiches. Haha!
Heather {AFirePoleintheDiningRoom} says
I'm intrigued. The only question is do I tell my husband what he's eating or let it be a surprise? ;)
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I have never thought about putting peanut butter on my tacos, but I can definitely see how it would work!
ChristineM says
NOW THAT is a taco!
Lib M. says
PB and bacon is awesome! I had a delicious PB-bacon burger at Yo' Mama's in New Orleans one time. YUM!!