Baja Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Baja Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ancho chili peppers; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1 lb skirt steak; 8 flour tortillas; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 16 equal slices; 1 1/2 cups pinto beans (preferably homemade) or 1 1/2 cups pinto beans, canned rinsed and drained; pico de gallo or salsa; guacamole; Grilled Lime Jalapenos; jalapeno; lime juice; salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ancho chili peppers
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 lb skirt steak
8 flour tortillas
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 16 equal slices
1 1/2 cups pinto beans (preferably homemade) or 1 1/2 cups pinto beans, canned rinsed and drained
pico de gallo or salsa
guacamole
Grilled Lime Jalapenos
jalapeno
lime juice
salt

1
Stir together dry seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over both sides of skirt steak and let stand for 30 minutes.
2
Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
3
Remove from grill and let stand for 5 minutes, then chop into small, bite-size pieces; set aside and keep warm.
4
Cook each tortilla in a large skillet, or griddle over high heat for about 15 seconds on each side.
5
Place 2 pieces of cheese in the center of each tortilla and place in a large skillet.
6
Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
7
Remove from skillet and top with a spoonful of beans, meat, salsa and guacamole.
8
Serve with Grilled Lime Jalapenos.
9
Grilled Lime Jalapenos:
10
Grill whole jalapeno peppers over medium heat until well charred on all sides.
11
Remove from grill and slice.
12
Season generously to taste with fresh lime juice and salt.
13
You'll be addicted to these in no time!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ancho chili peppers, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Baja Beef Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baja Beef Tacos

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