Mulitas de Carne Asada

Mulitas de Carne Asada is a delectable Mexican delicacy from Nayarit. These savory treats consist of two thick corn tortillas brimming with succulent grilled beef and gooey Oaxaca cheese. Served with a spicy red salsa and creamy guacamole, they make for an irresistible snack or meal.

Ingredients

🌽 200-300g Nixtamalized corn flour, Maseca brand
🥩 2 ribeye beef steaks
🧀 200g shredded Oaxaca cheese
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper

🍅 2 red tomatoes
🧅 1 small slice of onion
🧄 1 garlic clove
🌿 1 pinch cumin
🌶️ 5-7 chile de árbol
💧 2 ladlefuls water

🥑 2 avocados
🍅 1/2-1 diced red tomato
🌶️ 1/4-1/2 diced green chili
🧅 1/4-1/2 diced onion

Instructions

1- Prepare the Red Salsa:

• In an earthenware pot, combine 2 tomatoes, a slice of onion, and chile de árbol. Add water and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Transfer boiled ingredients to a blender. Add a garlic clove, a pinch of cumin, and salt. Include 2 ladlefuls of boiling water. Blend until smooth.

2- Cook and Chop the Carne Asada:

• Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat using a gas stovetop.
• Grill steaks until browned on both sides, cooking to your preferred doneness. Let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

3- Prepare the Guacamole:

• Mash avocados in a bowl with a fork. Add diced tomato, chili, onion, and salt. Mix well.

4- Make the Tortillas:

• Shape corn masa into small balls. Place between plastic sheets in a tortilla press, forming thick rounds.
• Heat a dry comal or griddle on medium. Cook tortillas until golden-brown spots form, flipping as needed.

5- Assemble and Cook the Mulitas:

• Place a tortilla on the griddle, sprinkle generously with Oaxaca cheese, add carne asada, then more cheese. Top with another tortilla.
• Cook on the griddle, flipping until cheese is melted.

6- Serve:

• Cut mulitas in half, top one side with salsa, the other with guacamole. Serve hot.

Prep Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4-6 mulitas
Calories: Not specified
Equipment: Tortilla press, grill pan, blender, cutting board, chef's knife

Cooking Tips

• Use fresh, thicker tortillas for authenticity and texture.
• Oaxaca cheese is preferred for its excellent melting properties.

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Mulitas de Carne Asada