Mexican Essentials Awesome Steak Taco Meat Recipes

RECIPE: AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TACOS ASADA (STEAK TACOS)

Steps:

• Place the steak in a glass or nonreactive baking dish. In a food processor or blender add all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. and pour the marinade over the steak. Cover and marinate for 2-8 hours or overnight.
• For best results preheat an outdoor grill. The oven broiler or a cast iron skillet can also be used. Place steaks on the grill, season again with salt and pepper. Cook approximately 4-6 minutes per side.
• It is best to take the steak off the grill just slightly under your preferred temperature. It will continue to cook while resting. Let it rest a few minutes tented loosely with aluminum foil. Once ready, cut the steak into slices about 1/8-1/4 inch thick against the grain.
• While steak is cooking, warm tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in a skillet or on the grill. Stack the tortillas and move to the side or wrap in foil to keep warm.
• To assemble the tacos add slices of steak, chopped onions, cilantro, salsa and cheese to each tortilla. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
• As they say in Mexico, Buen Provecho! (Enjoy!)

MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: AWESOME BEEF BRISKET TACOS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne, onions, and beef stock to a saucepan, and bring up to a simmer.
• Add the brisket to the saucepan.
• Allow to simmer slowly until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 30 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Do not rush this process, just let the ingredients slowly simmer, and infuse the brisket with yummy flavor.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Dress up your tacos in the usual manner, but substitute the brisket for your usual protein. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

MEXICAN - SIZZLING STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the bell pepper and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer the sauted vegetables to a small bowl.
• Add the steak to the same skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
• Next add the jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste and transfer the meat to a heated bowl.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, vinegar, and oil, set aside until needed.
• Warm the tortillas over a gas flame or electric burner until they begin to color, then transfer to a napkin-lined basket.
• Put everything on the table and enjoy!

MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: AWESOME STEAK TACO MEAT

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• For this recipe, you will need an ovenproof pot, with a tight-fitting lid. If you have a Dutch oven, that would be perfect.
• The Peppers If you like Mexican food, you probably have a few cans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, hanging about your storeroom. They are great in so many recipes. In this recipe, I chop them up in a bit of the sauce, and throw them into the pot. Some people prefer to scrape out the seeds before chopping... that is up to you. I make my own chipotle pepper in sauce, and someday I will have to post the recipe. FYI: The intensity of this recipe comes from the chipotle peppers, and the chili powders. Feel free to adjust those items to develop the exact level of heat you desire.
• Here is a photo of my favorite canned variety of chipotle peppers. However, there are a lot of good brands available.
• Where's the Beef? You could probably use just about any type of beef for this recipe. As a matter of fact, the most common type used for a recipe like this is flank steak Both flank and flat-iron steak are flavorful. The flank comes from the belly muscle, while the flat-iron hails from the chuck primal. One of the big differences between the two is that the flat-iron has a bit more marbling (fat), and I want some of that yummy fat to increase the flavors of the recipe.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 250f (120c).
• Cut the flat-iron steak against the grain into thin strips, I am thinking about 1/4-inch (0.6cm). If you want a bit more of a chew, cut them a little thicker. However, I would not go much thinner, or they will fall apart in the braising liquid.
• Add all the braising ingredients to an ovenproof pot, and stir to combine.
• Add the beef, and combine with the other ingredients.
• Cover the pot, and place into the preheated oven, for one hour.
• Remove the pot, give the beef a quick stir, then re-cover, place back into the oven, increase the temperature to 275f (135c), and cook for an additional hour.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• I love using this beef for tacos; however, there are so many creative ways to enjoy its spicy flavor. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

MEXICAN STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• Cook Rice.
• Meanwhile, combine cumin, garlic powder, taco sauce, salsa, salt and rub over both sides of steak.
• Spray broiler pan with cooking spray; place steak on pan; Broil 4 minutes each side or until desired doneness (or cook on outside grill); cut steak into thin slices.
• Combine rice, tomatoes and chiles, place mixture in shells.
• Top rice mixture with beef slices.
• Squeeze juice from limes over beef; top with sour cream, if desired, Enjoy.

MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Here is a great recipe for refried beans: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/south-of-the-border-essentials-refried-beans.html?r=10
• These work well with beef, pork, or chicken... Here is an awesome recipe for steak taco meat: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/mexican-essentials-awesome-steak-taco-meat.html?r=11
• There are a lot of cheeses that you could use for this... even a combination of different varieties. I felt that the queso fresco, really pulled the other ingredients together, and helped to make this recipe a success.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
• Brush both sides of the tortillas with the avocado oil.
• Toast in the oven until browning is spots, and beginning to crisp, about 3 - 5 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Turn the tortillas over after 2 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and spread some refried beans over the top.
• Add a generous amount of chicken, pork, or beef.
• Cover with the cheese... Be generous.
• Pop back into the oven, for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty, and beginning to brown in spots.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve them while nice and warm. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.