Suadero Tacos
A flavorful and authentic Mexican taco made with tender beef flank and a zesty salsa.
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican street food with these Suadero Tacos. Featuring tender and juicy beef flank meat, these tacos are topped with a zesty homemade green salsa and fresh garnishes. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or simply craving a taste of Mexico, these tacos are sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
🥩 1 kilogram suadero, diamond scored (beef flank/belly)
🌶️ 6 green chilies, jalapeño or serrano
🍅 10 medium tomatillos, green tomatoes
🌿 1 bunch cilantro, divided
🧅 1 large white onion
🧂 2 tablespoons coarse grain salt
🛢️ Nutrioli cooking oil, dash
💧 Water
🍋 Lime juice, a few drops
🌽 Corn tortillas
Instructions
1- Prepare the Suadero:
- Place the suadero in a pressure cooker.
- Add enough water to cover the meat and 2 tablespoons of salt.
2- Cook the Suadero:
- Seal the pressure cooker and heat until it starts to hiss.
- Lower the heat and cook for 45 minutes. The meat should be tender when done.
3- Prepare Salsa Ingredients:
- Boil tomatillos and chilies in a saucepan with enough water to cover them.
- Cook until the color changes (about 10-15 minutes).
4- Chop Garnish Ingredients:
- Finely chop the onion and a portion of the cilantro for garnishing.
- Set aside.
5- Make the Salsa:
- Blend the cooked tomatillos and chilies with the remaining cilantro.
- Add 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt until smooth and thick.
6- Shred/Chop Suadero:
- Remove the suadero.
- Shred or finely chop using a knife and fork.
7- Fry the Suadero:
- Heat a pan and add a dash of Nutrioli oil.
- Fry the suadero on low heat, stirring occasionally until crispy but not dry.
8- Assemble Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas.
- Add fried suadero, top with chopped onion and cilantro, a spoonful of salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Servings: Approximately 6-8 tacos
Equipment:
- Pressure cooker
- Saucepan
- Blender
- Wooden cutting board
- Knife
- Fork
- Metal spoon
- Wooden spatula
- Plate
Cooking Tips:
- Score the suadero in a diamond pattern before cooking for better flavor absorption.
- The pressure cooker reduces cooking time significantly.
- Adjust the frying time according to your desired level of crispiness for the suadero.
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