Description
Juicy ribeye steak bites layered on golden, crispy cheese tortillas and topped with zesty chimichurri sauce and fresh chili — these cheesy steak tacos are a bold and flavorful twist on taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye steak (or any steak of choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic reduction
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 Fresno chili, chopped (for garnish)
- 6 small tortillas
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
- 1/4 cup parsley, packed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, packed
- 1 spring onion
- 1/2 Fresno chili (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for chimichurri)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for chimichurri)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Season the steak with olive oil, salt, taco seasoning, and black pepper. Let rest while you prepare the chimichurri.
- To make the chimichurri, blend parsley, cilantro, spring onion, optional chili, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lime juice and zest, oregano, and salt until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 3–4 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice into small cubes.
- In a separate pan, melt a small amount of butter and place a tortilla down. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and let it melt until golden and bubbly.
- Top the melted cheese with steak cubes. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Drizzle chimichurri and balsamic reduction over the tacos. Garnish with chopped Fresno chili.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Grate the cheese fresh for the best melt and flavor.
- Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Make chimichurri in advance for deeper flavor.
- Use corn or flour tortillas based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg