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Basic Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a quintessential Mexican dish, originating from the country’s rich culinary tradition. Traditionally made with corn tortillas and a variety of fillings, tacos are a staple street food enjoyed by many. They are often served at gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, tacos have gained global popularity, with countless variations and adaptations found around the world.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 Seasoned Skirt Steaks
3 Flour Tortillas
1/2 cup Good Salsa
1/2 Onion
1/4 cup Cilantro
Chili Adobo
Garlic
Mexican Oregano
Salt & Pepper
Paprika
1 Beef Tongue
3 Bay Leaves
1 Cinnamon Stick
2 Dried Chilis
1 Chili Negro
1 Chil Guajillo
Pepper Berries
Coriander Seeds
Cumin
1 lb Maseca Azul
2 Tbsp Flour
2 1/2 cups Lukewarm Water
7 Green Tomatillos
7 Serranos (Fresh & Dried)
2 Jalapeños
1 Chile de Árbol
1 Chile Guajillo

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Season your skirt steaks well and cook on a griddle or in a pan until they have some nice color on both sides.

2

Remove your cooked steak from the grill and wrap them in foil to rest.

3

Place your tortillas on the grill until they get a nice char on both sides.

4

Slice your carne asada to your liking, and place some strips on each tortilla.

5

Top with your favorite salsa, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.

6

Add your beef tongue, herbs, and spices to a pressure cooker with some water. Cook for at least 1 hour.

7

Add your ingredients for the tortillas to a large bowl and work with your hands until you have a damp, soft dough ball.

8

Press about 1 oz of dough flat and add it to a 400º griddle or pan.

9

Once your tortillas dry out and start to rise, remove them to a dry towel to stay warm.

10

Add your chilis and tomatillos to the griddle to roast. Once you have a nice char on all sides, add to a blender and blend until smooth.

11

Remove the beef tongue from the pressure cooker and peel away the outer layer.

12

Cut the remaining tongue into sections (fatty & lean) so each taco has a balanced mix.

13

Place the meat onto your homemade tortillas, top with homemade salsa, and finish with fresh cilantro and onions.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

griddlepanpressure cookerblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

TacosTacoMexican Tacos
Local Name: tacos básicos

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