Crying Tiger Mexican Chili‑Lime Beef Tacos (Low‑Carb)
Grilled beef strips seasoned with chipotle and lime, wrapped in cheese‑crust shells with avocado and pico de gallo.

Total
50 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Beef sirloin strips
- 1.5 tsp Chipotle powder
- 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 90 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1/2 cup Pico de gallo (diced tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the beef strips with chipotle powder, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt; let marinate while you preheat a grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat (5 min).
- 2
Grill the beef strips for about 3–4 minutes per side until nicely charred but still pink inside; remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- 3
While the beef rests, prepare cheese‑crust shells: spread shredded mozzarella evenly on a parchment‑lined baking sheet (about 3‑inch circles), bake in a preheated 220 °C oven for 5‑7 minutes until melted and golden, then let cool briefly to firm up.
- 4
Assemble each taco by placing a cheese‑crust shell on a plate, topping with grilled beef strips, sliced avocado, and a generous spoonful of pico de gallo.
- 5
Serve immediately, optionally squeezing extra lime juice over the tacos.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
590
30% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Fat | 38.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
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