Ingredients

12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 poblano, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup Cojita cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup cilantro plus more for garnish, chopped

Corn tortillas (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine beef, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon chili powder; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and poblano and saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add beef and marinade to vegetables and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, combine beans, avocado, cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, and remaining lime juice and chili powder.
  5. Garnish beef and vegetables with remaining cilantro. Serve with avocado salad and warmed tortillas if desired.