Carne Tampiqueña Recipe

Name: Carne Tampiqueña
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 3-inch pieces; 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; Cooking spray; 2 poblano chiles; 1 serrano chile; 1 small onion, cut horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 small tomato; 2 ounces queso fresco, cut into 4 slabs; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 3-inch pieces
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
Cooking spray
2 poblano chiles
1 serrano chile
1 small onion, cut horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small tomato
2 ounces queso fresco, cut into 4 slabs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
6 lime wedges

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Preheat grill to high heat.
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Combine steak and juice in a large zip-top bag; let stand 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lightly coat grill rack with cooking spray. Place chiles on grill rack; grill 12 minutes or until charred on all sides, turning occasionally. Wrap chiles in foil; let stand 10 minutes. Place onion slices on grill; grill 10 minutes, turning once. Place tomato on grill; grill 6 minutes or until softened. Place steak on grill; grill 3 minutes on each side ?or until desired degree of doneness. Lightly coat cheese with cooking spray. Add cheese to grill; grill 1 minute on each side or until browned.
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Peel, seed, and chop grilled chiles; place in a medium bowl. Chop onion and tomato; add to chiles. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, olive oil, and minced garlic. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
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Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide steak, onion mixture, cheese, avocado, and jalapeno among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 3-inch pieces, 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes), 1 teaspoon salt, divided, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Carne Tampiqueña falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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