Recipes
Sirloin Cap Tacos
Base serves 2 with leftovers — slide to scale the ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz sirloin cap, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
Homemade Pico de Gallo:
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Vegetarian Protein:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sides:
- Fresh diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
For the Sirloin Cap:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss sirloin slices in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sirloin slices until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
For the Pico de Gallo:
- In a bowl, combine red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors.
For the Vegetarian Protein:
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add black beans, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with sirloin slices or black beans.
- Top with pico de gallo, fresh diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes:
- Adjust the heat of the pico de gallo by adding more or less jalapeño.
- Use leftover sirloin cap for gourmet nachos the next day.