Anaheim Tacos with Carne Asada

Name: Anaheim Tacos with Carne Asada
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 piece Anaheim peppers; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1.5 cup shredded quesillo (Oaxacan cheese); 1 lb skirt or flap steak; Kosher salt; Orange Sauce; tortillas

25 mins prepServes 8

Anaheim Tacos with Carne Asada. A recipe featuring charred Anaheim peppers, grilled carne asada, melted quesillo, and a special orange sauce.

8 servings

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STEP 1: CHAR

Char Anaheim peppers in a hot pan with oil until blistered and softened. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and steam 10–15 minutes. Peel, split lengthwise, remove seeds, and flatten.

STEP 2: GRILL

Salt steak generously and grill over hot charcoal until nicely charred. Rest 10 minutes, then chop finely.

STEP 3: CHEESE

Add shredded quesillo directly to a cast iron pan or griddle over medium heat. Lay flattened Anaheim pepper into the cheese and press lightly.

STEP 4: BUILD

Warm tortillas. Top with peppers, chopped carne asada, and Orange Sauce.

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