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Mexican Cheese Costras with Beef | Crispy Street Tacos

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30 min

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A mexikóvárosi taqueríák legendás utcai fogása: a forró serpenyőben aranybarnára és ropogósra sült sajtkéreg (costra), amelybe szaftos fűszeres marhahúst és krémes feketebabot göngyölünk, puha kukoricatortillával és frissítő házi pico de gallóval tálalva.

Ingredients

Price per portion:HUF 9,944.87
Marinated beef and spiced black beans
Crispy cheese crust and tortillas
Fresh pico de gallo and serving
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Preparation method

Marinating the beef, preparing the black beans and salsa

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Cut the beef sirloin into thin strips. In a bowl, toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil, the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small pan, add the rinsed black beans and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then mash until creamy using a potato masher or fork, and season with a pinch of salt.

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For the pico de gallo salsa, finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, and seeded jalapeño pepper. In a small bowl, mix together with the chopped fresh coriander, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

Chef's tip

The secret to the perfect costra is patience: let the cheese cook in a dry, hot pan over medium heat until the fat renders out and the underside becomes a truly crispy, golden crust. Do not try to flip or disturb it too soon!

Gouda and higher-fat semi-hard cheeses are ideal for costras because they caramelize beautifully and create a crunchy texture.

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