Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw
Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw are a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your taco night to new heights. Featuring succulent skirt steak, smoky chipotle sauce, and a vibrant roasted cabbage slaw, these tacos are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they offer a satisfying crunch and a burst of zesty flavor in every bite. With customizable toppings and healthy ingredients, this recipe promises to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the bold flavors and fresh ingredients that make these tacos an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting/Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
- 1 lb purple cabbage
- 1 large red pepper
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 1 red onion
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- 12 tortillas
- 6 oz crumbled queso fresco
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 (7oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¾ cup neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast halved peppers and onion on a sheet pan drizzled with olive oil for 35–40 minutes until tender. Roast sliced cabbage on a separate sheet for about 25–30 minutes.
- Let the skirt steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prepare chipotle sauce in a food processor by blending orange juice, zest, chipotle peppers, honey, and oil until smooth.
- Mix roasted vegetables with green onions and half of the chipotle sauce in a bowl.
- Sear the steak in a hot cast iron skillet for about 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness; let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble tacos with roasted cabbage slaw, steak slices, drizzle with chipotle sauce, and sprinkle cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg