Beef Tenderloin Tacos
Experience the deliciousness of beef tenderloin tacos, a perfect dish for any weeknight dinner or gathering with friends. These tacos feature tender, marinated beef paired with vibrant street corn avocado salsa and topped with a creamy cashew crema, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it ideal for meal prep or spontaneous taco nights. Impress your guests or delight your family with this gourmet yet approachable taco recipe that brings together fresh ingredients for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef tenderloin (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups grilled or steamed corn
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- Juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for salsa)
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (for salsa)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for salsa)
- 2/3 cup fresh cold water
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for crema)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Mix olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, and spices in a bowl. Add sliced beef and coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare salsa: In a bowl, combine diced jalapeño, onion, avocado, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Mix and refrigerate.
- Make cashew crema: Soak cashews in water. Drain and blend with cold water, garlic, onion powder, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas and fill them with beef slices. Top with corn salsa and drizzle with cashew crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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