Mexican Beef Tenderloin
This Mexican Beef Tenderloin recipe is fantastic for a weeknight dinner. It's delicious, healthy, tender and full of flavor!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon each chili powder, dried oregano and ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper more if needed to taste
- 2 tablespoon avocado or vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound beef tenderloin cut in small cubes
- ½ small red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add beef and toss to coat well.1 teaspoon each chili powder, dried oregano and ground cumin, ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper, 1 pound beef tenderloin
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
- Add the beef and sear 2-3 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
- Heat additional 1 tablespoon oil over medium high.
- Add peppers, onion, and garlic and stir for about 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.½ small red bell pepper, ½ yellow bell pepper, ½ medium red onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Add tomatoes and return beef to skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.3 roma tomatoes, 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- Serve over cooked cilantro lime rice and lime wedges for drizzling.
Notes
For the minced garlic, fresh or from the jar will work.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g