Crying Tiger Mexican Chipotle Steak Tacos (Lettuce Wraps)
Char‑grilled steak tossed in chipotle‑adobo sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups with avocado, cilantro, and lime for a low‑carb Mexican twist.

Total
40 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 600 g Flank steak
- 6 tbsp Chipotle adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 12 large leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Avocado
- 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the flank steak, then slice it thinly against the grain (about 1/4‑inch thick).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the chipotle adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; toss the steak slices in the mixture and let marinate for 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- 3
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat; cook the steak strips for 2‑3 minutes per side until charred and medium‑rare, then remove and let rest 2 minutes.
- 4
While the steak rests, slice the avocado into thin wedges, chop the cilantro, and cut the lime into wedges.
- 5
Assemble each lettuce cup by placing a few steak strips, an avocado wedge, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice on top.
- 6
Serve immediately, allowing diners to eat the lettuce wraps like tacos.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
330
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 305 mg |
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