Best Mexican Essentials Awesome Steak Taco Meat Recipes

MEXICAN STREET TACOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and marinade, and cook, stirring often, until steak has browned and marinade has reduced, about 5-6 minutes, or until desired doneness. Serve steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro and lime.

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 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.

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!