Steak and Black Bean Chalupas takes roughly 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 649 calories, 25g of protein, and 37g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of kosher salt, kosher salt and pepper, pickled jalapenos, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course for valentin day. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.
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For the tortillas: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Lay the tortillas on a baking sheet, brush both sides with the oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
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For the cube steak: Toss the steak strips with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over high heat until lightly smoking.
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Add half of the strips and cook, tossing until the strips are browned on all sides, but not completely cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and repeat with the other half.
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Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-high.
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Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoons of the oregano and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the broth and stir with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
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Add the steak strips and any accumulated juice and simmer until thickened slightly, about 4 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano, lime zest and lime juice and mix well.
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Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the chili powder. Cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
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Add the black beans and toss to combine.
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Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to boil. Using a masher, smash the black beans, stirring occasionally to incorporate into the broth, until thick.
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Remove from the heat.
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For the chili-lime mango: Toss the mangoes with the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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To assemble the chalupas, spread a thin layer of smashed black beans on each crispy corn tortilla and divide the steak among them. Top with some chili-lime mangoes and serve with lime wedges and pickled jalapenos.