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Chipotle Sesame Adobo Steak Tacos on a pink plate.
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5 from 4 votes

Chipotle Sesame Adobo Steak Tacos

Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

For the Chipotle Sesame Adobo:

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon creamy unsalted and unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (sub brown sugar)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Steak:

  • 1 ½ pounds flap, flank, or skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For Assembly:

  • 8-10 flour tortillas, I use Siete Almond Flour Tortillas
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Make the Chipotle Sesame Adobo Sauce:

  • In a high-speed blender or a wide-mouth jar with an immersion blender, combine all the sauce ingredients. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.

Prepare the Steak:

  • Cut the steak into small ½-inch cubes and pat dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and let it heat up. Add the cubed steak to the pan in an even layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until a golden-brown crust forms.
  • Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Toss to coat and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the steak is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add 2 tablespoons of the Chipotle Sesame Adobo Sauce. Toss the steak in the sauce until evenly coated. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Tacos:

  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until soft and pliable. Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the cooked steak. Drizzle with additional Chipotle Sesame Adobo Sauce. Top with sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!