Spicy Beef Chipotle Salad
This Spicy Beef Chipotle Salad bursts with bold flavors, offering a smoky heat balanced with fresh greens and vibrant toppings. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Large platter or bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g Beef (sirloin or flank) sliced into thin strips
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo
- 30 ml Lime juice from about 2 limes
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 5 g Ground cumin about 1 teaspoon
- 1.5 g Smoked paprika about 1/2 teaspoon
- 15 ml Olive oil
- 3 g Salt about 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 g Black pepper about 1/4 teaspoon
- 400 g Romaine or mixed greens for salad base
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes halved
- 100 g Corn cooked or canned
- 1 pieces Avocado diced
- 50 g Red onion sliced
- 200 g Black beans cooked
- 20 g Cilantro chopped
- 50 g Shredded cheese optional
- 50 g Tortilla chips for crunch
Instructions
- Combine the chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to make the marinade.
- Slice the beef into thin strips, toss with the marinade, and let it rest for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 205°C. Spread the marinated beef in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until the beef reaches desired doneness (medium-rare at 63°C).
- Rest the beef for a few minutes before slicing or adding to salad bowls.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, corn, beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and finally, the air-fried beef on top.
- Finish with cheese and crushed tortilla chips, then drizzle with lime dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Tip: This salad is versatile—feel free to swap proteins or adjust toppings to suit your taste. Make sure to serve right after assembling to keep the textures crisp!