Guacamole Tacos with Tomatillo and Steak Sauce
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These vibrant guacamole tacos with tomatillo and steak sauce offer a sophisticated twist on classic Mexican flavours. This high-protein dish combines the rich, savoury depth of a slow-simmered steak sauce with the cool, creamy texture of homemade guacamole. The sauce is built on a base of tart tomatillos and smoky guajillo chillies, providing a complex heat that beautifully complements the tender cubes of skirt steak. It is an impressive yet accessible meal that brings a touch of authentic cantina-style dining to your kitchen.
Perfect for a weekend dinner or a nutritious midweek feast, this recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Choosing quality corn tortillas and perfectly ripe avocados ensures the best results. The steak sauce can even be prepared a day in advance, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy effortless entertaining. Serve these rolled tacos immediately while the sauce is warm and the guacamole is fresh for a truly satisfying balance of temperatures and textures.
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Ingredients for Guacamole Tacos with Tomatillo and Steak Sauce
12 guajillo chillies* (about 60g ), wiped clean, seeded, deveined
4 dried chillies de árbol*
450g tomatillos (about 10), husked, rinsed
950ml water (or more), divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoons (generous) aniseed
1/4 teaspoons (generous) dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
2 tablespoons olive oil
450g skirt steak, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3 large avocados, halved, pitted
1/2 cup (packed) finely chopped fresh coriander
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 teaspoon salt
60ml vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
*Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores and at Latin markets.
How to make Guacamole Tacos with Tomatillo and Steak Sauce
Place all chillies in medium saucepan, then add tomatillos and 725ml water. Cover and boil until chillies and tomatillos are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool and drain.
Combine tomatillo mixture, garlic, aniseed, and oregano in processor; blend until smooth. Strain, discarding solids. Wipe same saucepan clean. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add strained sauce; simmer 5 minutes, then add 240ml water. Bring to boil. Add chopped steak; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce lightly coats back of spoon, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if sauce is too thick (consistency is similar to thin Bolognese), about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.
Using spoon, scoop out avocado flesh and place in medium bowl. Add coriander, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt; coarsely mash with fork.
Heat vegetable oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time and cook until slightly softened, about 5 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Place 2 tablespoons guacamole in centre of each tortilla; roll up. Place on plates, seam side down. Pour warm meat sauce over tacos to cover and serve.
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17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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