CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Quick Beef Tacos

Leftover marinated steak sliced thinly across grain makes a great taco filler.

Quick Beef Tacos

3 to 4 cups leftover steak or pork strips

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons each: pineapple juice, white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon each: oregano, hot pepper sauce

1/8 teaspoon cumin

2 cups red or yellow pepper strips

¼ teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

8 warmed corn tortillas

Cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack cheese (garnish)

Jarred salsa

Place steak in bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, pineapple juice, vinegar, oregano, hot sauce and cumin. Let stand 10 minutes. Heat remaining oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove meat from marinade; add to skillet. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add pepper; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add some of remaining marinade to prevent sticking. Serve in tortillas with garnishes; top with salsa.

Yield: Serve 4.

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