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Carne Asada Filling For Gorditas
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb Skirt, flank, or possibly strip steak
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1 c. Salsa Cauda see * Note
- 1 c. Cooked black beans
- 4 lrg Romaine lettuce leaves shredded
- 1 c. Crema see * Note
- 1 1/2 c. Grated Mexican manchego cheese
Directions
- Cut the beef across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Combine in a mixing bowl with the oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Heat a grill or possibly dry cast-iron skillet till smoking. Sear the meat till it is light pink in the center, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut with the grain into 1/2-inch wide strips and reserve in a bowl with the juices.
- To fill the gorditas, place an equal quantity of steak, Salsa Cauda, black beans, lettuce, Crema and cheese inside the pocket of each and serve immediately.
- This recipe yields 6 gorditas.
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