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
Stephie @ EYHO says
Well you know how steak tacos are a current obsession in this house. You're just an enabler at this point.
Amy @Very Culinary says
Hahaha...Stephie ^^^ These are quite brilliant. Sadly, peanut butter isn't allowed in my house because both my kids have an allergy. Yes, BOTH. What are the odds? *sad trombone* BUT, I could do what I usually do - sub in sunflower butter. I'm such a problem solver!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Oh wow what a great idea. I want to try this very much :)
dishing up the dirt says
You had me at peanut butter! these look awesome!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Peanut butter on tacos is only the most genius thing ever. I'm gonna have to try to mine with pickles and bacon.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I want a taqueria that makes these!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I'm loving this flavor combo!!
Joanne says
Peanut butter in tacos definitely needs to become a thing! Like...an every day thing. Especially if stretchy cheese is involved. Perfection.
(Also in response to your comments - Panera SO does not count as a chain restaurant. It's just awesome, in my book.)
Kalyan says
Just mouthwatering...looks delicious!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Peanut butter in tacos?! GENIUS!