Steak & Corn Tacos, Philly Style
The cheese melts onto the meat on the flat plate and the taco goes on top to catch it. Scoop the whole thing up with a spatula and don't lose a single stringy bit.
Serves: 4, makes 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 x 700g rib eye or sirloin, trimmed and very thinly sliced into strips
2 sweet corn cobs, kernels removed
12 thin slices firm mozzarella
12 store bought mini soft tacos
sliced pickled jalapenos, to serve
coriander leaves, to serve
METHOD
Heat a lightly greased barbecue flat plate or large frypan to high heat.
Drizzle the oil over the flat plate and add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, spices and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Add the beef and corn and cook, stirring, for 5-6 minutes until the beef begins to brown and is cooked through. Season to taste.
Move the beef mixture to the side of the flat plate. Using a metal spatula, divide it into 12 small portions and, working with 4 portions at a time, top each with a slice of mozzarella.
Once the cheese begins to melt, cover each serve with a taco and allow the heat to come through. Scoop each taco up with a metal spatula, gathering all the melting cheese and filling as you go.
Top with pickled jalapeno and coriander leaves to serve.
HINTS
If the flat plate juggling feels like too much, preheat the tacos with the cheese on a tray in a moderate oven, then top with the beef mixture once the cheese has melted and the tacos are hot.
Slice the beef very thinly and get the plate properly hot. Thin strips on high heat brown fast instead of stewing.
Work in batches of 4. Any more and the cheese sets before you get the taco on top.
NUTRITION (per recipe total, serves 4 - guide only):
Energy: approximately 15200kJ (3640 calories)
Protein: 250g
Fat: 180g
Saturated fat: 75g
Carbohydrates: 230g
Sugars: 25g
Fibre: 20g
Sodium: 2500mg
This nutrition information is a guide only and may vary depending on brands, exact quantities, and ingredient substitutions used.