Shaking Beef Tacos with Lime Pepper Slaw
Vietnamese inspired tacos filled with seared shaking beef and topped with a bright lime pepper slaw. The beef is savory and peppery while the slaw adds freshness acidity and crunch for a modern fusion taco that stays clean and balanced.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Cutting board & knife
Ingredients
Beef Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye cut into bite sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Slaw Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Taco Ingredients
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh herbs cilantro or basil optional
- Lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Combine beef soy sauce oyster sauce neutral oil sugar garlic and black pepper in a bowl and mix to coat.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the beef in batches shaking the pan to brown all sides until cooked to your liking.
- In a separate bowl combine cabbage carrots green onions lime juice neutral oil sugar black pepper and salt to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame.
- Assemble tacos by adding shaking beef to each tortilla and topping with lime pepper slaw.
- Finish with herbs or lime if desired.
Notes
Shaking the pan while searing helps caramelize the beef quickly without overcooking.
Lime pepper slaw adds brightness and crunch to balance the savory beef.
Use ribeye for the most tender result or sirloin for a leaner option.
These tacos work well with pickled shallots or chili crisp for extra heat.
Lime pepper slaw adds brightness and crunch to balance the savory beef.
Use ribeye for the most tender result or sirloin for a leaner option.
These tacos work well with pickled shallots or chili crisp for extra heat.