Picaditas de Bistec y Queso Oaxaca

Picaditas de Bistec y Queso Oaxaca is a traditional Mexican dish that combines rustic flavors with simplicity. These delectable appetizers feature a hand-pressed corn masa base, cooked steak, and melted Oaxaca cheese, topped with cream and zesty green salsa. Perfect for a quick meal or snack, these picaditas capture the essence of Mexican street food.

Ingredients

🌽 1 lb corn masa dough
🥩 1/2 lb diced steak
🍅 1 tomato, ground
🧅 1 small onion, ground
🌶️ 1 chili, ground
🧀 1/2 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
🌿 1/2 cup green salsa
🥛 2 tablespoons crema

Instructions

1- Prepare the Masa:

• Start by kneading the corn masa dough until it's soft and pliable.
• Divide into small portions.

2- Form Picaditas:

• Shape each portion into thick, hand-pressed oval discs, similar to small tortillas.

3- Cook Picaditas:

• Preheat the comal over a medium flame and place the masa discs onto it.
• Cook until one side is lightly browned.

4- Cook Steak:

• Dice steak into small pieces.
• Heat a frying pan and add the steak with the ground tomato, onion, and chili.
• Cook until the meat is fully cooked and browned.

5- Flip Picaditas:

• Turn the picaditas to cook the other side until spots of golden brown appear.

6- Pinch Edges:

• Once cooked, carefully pinch the edges of each picadita to form a raised lip.

7- Add Steak:

• Spoon cooked steak evenly onto each picadita.

8- Add Cheese:

• Top the steak with shredded Oaxaca cheese.

9- Melt Cheese:

• Cover the picaditas with the IKEA glass pot lid on the comal to trap heat and melt the cheese.

10- Serve:
- Once the cheese has melted, transfer the picaditas to a serving plate.

11- Garnish:
- Drizzle with crema and top with green salsa.
- Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Equipment:

• Rectangular non-stick comal
• Non-stick frying pan
• Metal spatula
• IKEA glass pot lid
• Gas stovetop
• White serving plate
• Wooden spoon

Servings: 4
Calories: 450
Proteins: 22g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 45g

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the masa dough is well-kneaded to enhance the flavor and texture of the picaditas.
• Use the "pinching" technique to create an effective border for holding the toppings.
• The lid over the comal is essential for melting the cheese without an oven.

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Picaditas de Bistec y Queso Oaxaca