Soft, grain-free tortillas are generously filled with perfectly cooked skirt steak, cut into thin slivers and coated with a warm, rust-colored chipotle-seasoning. Topped with a salsa of finely diced chipotle-pumpkin, dots of green from fresh cilantro, and chunks of creamy avocado. The color palette is perfectly fall - earthy arid tones, with pops of vibrant greens, against the soft beige backdrop of the tortilla.

Autumn Skirt Steak Tacos with Chipotle-Pumpkin Salsa

Name: Autumn Skirt Steak Tacos with Chipotle-Pumpkin Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: Skirt steak, 1 1/2 lbs cut into thin slices; Grain-free tortillas, 8 pieces; Chipotle chili powder, 2 tbsp; Cumin, 1 tsp; Garlic powder, 1 tsp; Pumpkin, 1/2 cup finely diced; Red onion, 1/4 cup finely diced; Chipotle pepper, 2 chopped; Avocado, 1 cut into small cubes; Cilantro, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Lime, 1 juiced; Coconut oil, 2 tbsp; Sea salt, to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: November 01, 2024

This recipe gives a refreshing twist to 'Tex-Mex', complementing the strict 'Paleo' diet restrictions. We've added autumn touch by incorporating seasonal pumpkin, paired with a spiced skirt steak. The flavorful steak is offset by a zingy Chipotle-pumpkin salsa, creating the perfect balance of umami, sweet, and spicy.

Ingredients (for 4)

Skirt steak - 1 1/2 lbs - cut into thin slices
Grain-free tortillas - 8 pieces
Chipotle chili powder - 2 tbsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Garlic powder - 1 tsp
Pumpkin - 1/2 cup - finely diced
Red onion - 1/4 cup - finely diced
Chipotle pepper - 2 - chopped
Avocado - 1 - cut into small cubes
Cilantro - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Lime - 1 - juiced
Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
Sea salt - to taste
Ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌶️🥣🍴

In a bowl, combine the chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix them well to create your steak rub.
Step 2 - 🥩🍳⏲️

Rub the spice mix on the steak slices ensuring they are well covered. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the steak, cook each side for 4-5 minutes until they turn brown.
Step 3 - 🎃🌰🥑

Combine the diced pumpkin, red onions, chipotle peppers, cilantro, and avocado in a bowl. Mix until everything is evenly integrated to create your salsa.
Step 4 - 🍋🧂🌮

To the salsa mixture, add lime juice then season with salt and pepper. Place the cooked steak slices in the grain-free tortillas.
Step 5 - 🌮🍴😋

Top the steak-filled tortillas with the chipotle-pumpkin salsa and serve immediately.

Additional

Originally a native dish of Mexico, Tacos were introduced to America by immigrants and are now popular all around the world. For a fun twist, you can roast the pumpkin pieces for your salsa to enhance the flavor. Kids can help you mix the salsa ingredients together!