Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 lime, juice of
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Toppings
- Cotija cheese
- Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- cilantro, chopped, as needed
- white onion, diced, as needed
For the Guacamole
- 3 avocados
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice of
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
For the Homemade Tortillas
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, 8 tablespoons, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups hot water
Instructions
- 1
Unwrap the 2 ribeye steaks. Finely dice the ribeye steaks into small cubes and transfer them to a bowl.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Season the diced steak with 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and the juice of half a lime. Mix thoroughly until the steak cubes are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To make the tortillas, in a large bowl, combine 6 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in the 1 stick (8 tablespoons) of melted unsalted butter and stir to coat the flour mixture evenly. Gradually add 2 cups hot water while mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands, until a soft dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tiny bit of flour. Divide the dough into small balls (approximately 30 grams each).
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Dip the dough balls in flour and place them in a bowl. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for at least 30 minutes. (This is passive time).
- 7
While the dough rests, prepare the guacamole. Place the 3 peeled and pitted avocados into a large bowl or mortar. Mash the avocados until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Add the 1 diced Roma tomato, 1/2 diced white onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste to the mashed avocado. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the tortilla dough has rested, on a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla using a rolling pin.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds per side until bubbles form and golden spots appear. Stack cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to stay warm and soft.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add the seasoned steak in a single layer to the hot griddle. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes to get a good sear.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Then, stir occasionally until the steak is browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 13
To assemble, place a homemade tortilla on the griddle. Top with shredded Oaxaca cheese and warm it up until the cheese has melted.
⏱️ 5 min
- 14
Remove the tortilla from the griddle and fill with the cooked steak, fresh diced white onion, chopped cilantro, a dollop of guacamole, and crumbled Cotija cheese. Enjoy immediately!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Steak Tacos
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 lime, juice of
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Toppings
- Cotija cheese
- Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- cilantro, chopped, as needed
- white onion, diced, as needed
For the Guacamole
- 3 avocados
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice of
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
For the Homemade Tortillas
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, 8 tablespoons, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups hot water
Instructions
- 1
Unwrap the 2 ribeye steaks. Finely dice the ribeye steaks into small cubes and transfer them to a bowl.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Season the diced steak with 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and the juice of half a lime. Mix thoroughly until the steak cubes are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To make the tortillas, in a large bowl, combine 6 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in the 1 stick (8 tablespoons) of melted unsalted butter and stir to coat the flour mixture evenly. Gradually add 2 cups hot water while mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands, until a soft dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tiny bit of flour. Divide the dough into small balls (approximately 30 grams each).
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Dip the dough balls in flour and place them in a bowl. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for at least 30 minutes. (This is passive time).
- 7
While the dough rests, prepare the guacamole. Place the 3 peeled and pitted avocados into a large bowl or mortar. Mash the avocados until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Add the 1 diced Roma tomato, 1/2 diced white onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste to the mashed avocado. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the tortilla dough has rested, on a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla using a rolling pin.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds per side until bubbles form and golden spots appear. Stack cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to stay warm and soft.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add the seasoned steak in a single layer to the hot griddle. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes to get a good sear.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Then, stir occasionally until the steak is browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 13
To assemble, place a homemade tortilla on the griddle. Top with shredded Oaxaca cheese and warm it up until the cheese has melted.
⏱️ 5 min - 14
Remove the tortilla from the griddle and fill with the cooked steak, fresh diced white onion, chopped cilantro, a dollop of guacamole, and crumbled Cotija cheese. Enjoy immediately!
⏱️ 5 min