Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos 🍕🌮
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Tacos:
1 lb ground beef
Garlic Bread Steak Bites
Ingredients
1 lb of Sirloin Steaks
1 long loaf of French Baguette or French Bread
1 Stick of Butter
Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and Pepper
Garlic Powder
Dried Parsley
Optional Horseradish Cream Sauce
3/4 cup of sour cream
Fresh Horseradish To Taste
Instructions
Remove steaks from package and pat dry. Place on a plate and season very well on both sides with salt and pepper. Kosher salt and cracked black pepper is best. Then let the meat rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes.
Add 3 tablespoons of the butter to a heavy skillet. Let the butter melt and let the skillet get very hot, but not smoking.
Add the steaks to the skillet and let them cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. My steaks were about 1 inch thick. If your steaks are thicker or thinner, adjust the cook time to less or more. Flip the steaks only one time, and let the other side cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. The turn off heat and let the steaks rest in the pan for five minutes, then put on cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest ten minutes.
In the meantime, slice your french bread into thicker slices, a little less than 1 inch thick. Soften your butter if it is not soft and spread each slice with butter, then salt and pepper each slice and add a sprinkle of garlic powder and parsley.
I placed my bread slices in my air fryer for 5 minutes at 360 degrees. They can also be baked in the oven until crispy. Whichever way you cook your bread keep an eye on them so they don’t get too well done.
Slice your steak across the grain (cut across the short side and down the whole length) Slice the steak into thin slices. I then sprinkle all the slices with a little Worcestershire sauce. *You can make the steak a day ahead of time and slice it the day you serve this appetizer. The steak can be served cold on the warm bread or you can reheat the steak in a hot skillet for a few minutes and then be sure to let it rest again before slicing.
If you choose to make the horseradish cream, combine your sour cream, horseradish to taste, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, parsley and stir until smooth.
Lay your steak slices across each slice of bread (2 slices of steak on each bread) top with the horseradish cream and another sprinkle of black pepper.
You can also garnish with sliced chives or green onions.
20 tips for perfect Garlic Bread Steak Bites:
- Use Quality Steaks: Choose well-marbled sirloin steaks for better flavor and tenderness.
- Season Generously: Season the steaks well with salt and pepper for enhanced taste.
- Rest the Meat: Allow the seasoned steaks to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat the Skillet: Make sure the skillet is very hot before adding the steaks for a good sear.
- Cook in Batches: If cooking multiple steaks, do so in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can cause steaming rather than searing.
- Flip Only Once: Flip the steaks only once to achieve a good crust.
- Rest the Steaks: Let the steaks rest in the pan and then on a cutting board for optimal juiciness.
- Soften Butter: Ensure the butter is softened before spreading on the bread for easier application.
- Adjust Bread Thickness: Slice the bread slightly less than 1 inch thick for a perfect crispy texture.
- Monitor Bread Cooking: Keep an eye on the bread while baking or air frying to prevent overcooking.
- Slice Against the Grain: Slice the steak across the grain to ensure tender bites.
- Use Worcestershire Sauce Sparingly: A little Worcestershire sauce goes a long way; don’t overdo it.
- Prepare Ahead: You can prepare the steak a day ahead; just slice and refrigerate until needed.
- Reheat Steaks Carefully: If reheating, do it gently in a hot skillet to avoid overcooking.
- Make Cream in Advance: Prepare the horseradish cream ahead of time to let flavors meld.
- Adjust Horseradish Amount: Start with a small amount of horseradish and adjust to taste for the right level of heat.
- Add Garnishes: Garnish with fresh chives or green onions for extra color and flavor.
- Serve Warm: Serve the steak bites warm on the toasted bread for the best taste and texture.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh parsley and garlic powder will enhance the flavor more than dried alternatives.
- Experiment with Toppings: Feel free to try different toppings or sauces based on personal preference, like a spicy mustard or a balsamic glaze.
Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos 🍕🌮
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Tacos:
- 1 lb ground beef
- Garlic Bread Steak Bites
- Ingredients
- 1 lb of Sirloin Steaks
- 1 long loaf of French Baguette or French Bread
- 1 Stick of Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Parsley
- Optional Horseradish Cream Sauce
- 3/4 cup of sour cream
- Fresh Horseradish To Taste
Instructions
- Remove steaks from package and pat dry. Place on a plate and season very well on both sides with salt and pepper. Kosher salt and cracked black pepper is best. Then let the meat rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the butter to a heavy skillet. Let the butter melt and let the skillet get very hot, but not smoking.
- Add the steaks to the skillet and let them cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. My steaks were about 1 inch thick. If your steaks are thicker or thinner, adjust the cook time to less or more. Flip the steaks only one time, and let the other side cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. The turn off heat and let the steaks rest in the pan for five minutes, then put on cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest ten minutes.
- In the meantime, slice your french bread into thicker slices, a little less than 1 inch thick. Soften your butter if it is not soft and spread each slice with butter, then salt and pepper each slice and add a sprinkle of garlic powder and parsley.
- I placed my bread slices in my air fryer for 5 minutes at 360 degrees. They can also be baked in the oven until crispy. Whichever way you cook your bread keep an eye on them so they don’t get too well done.
- Slice your steak across the grain (cut across the short side and down the whole length) Slice the steak into thin slices. I then sprinkle all the slices with a little Worcestershire sauce. *You can make the steak a day ahead of time and slice it the day you serve this appetizer. The steak can be served cold on the warm bread or you can reheat the steak in a hot skillet for a few minutes and then be sure to let it rest again before slicing.
- If you choose to make the horseradish cream, combine your sour cream, horseradish to taste, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, parsley and stir until smooth.
- Lay your steak slices across each slice of bread (2 slices of steak on each bread) top with the horseradish cream and another sprinkle of black pepper.
- You can also garnish with sliced chives or green onions.