Beef Stir-Fry With Avocado Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Preparation

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