Best 5 Baja Beef Recipes

AUTHENTIC BAJA-MEXICAN STREET TACOS (CARNE ASADA)

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a large freezer bag. Submerge skirt steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks until hot and firm in the center or to your preferred doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a flat work surface and slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
• Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a microwave. Keep tortillas warm in a folded sheet of aluminum foil covered by a thick towel.
• Add steak to each tortilla and top with white onion and cilantro.

BAJA BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• In a large food processor, combine chipotle peppers and sauce, cilantro, onion, garlic, cloves, salt, lime juice, and cider vinegar.
• Pulse until combined and broken down.
• Pour mixture into a slow cooker.
• Lay trimmed beef on top of this mixture, cutting beef into two pieces if necessary to fit well.
• Add stock and bay leaves.
• Gently move beef around to combine everything.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
• Once finished, turn your slow cooker to the WARM setting and continue to cook for an additional 6 hours.
• With two sets of tongs, pull the meat apart, shredding should be easy!
• For the salsa, combine tomato, onion, avocado, and the next 4 ingredients (through pepper).
• For serving, heat corn tortillas over a warmed skillet or in the microwave.
• Portion out two tortillas, layering about 2 ounces of beef (1/4 cup) on each tortilla.
• Top each with about 2 tablespoons salsa mixture.

BAJA BEEF RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the seasoning all over the roast. Place a heavy skillet on the stove top and swirl a good amount of olive oil in pan. Turn heat to medium and let the oil heat until shimmering. Add the beef roast to the pan and sear 3-4 minutes each side or until a golden brown crust appears. Place the seared roast into the crock pot. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute to soften. Add a fat dash of water, or oops, tequila, into the searing pan to deglaze any stuck bits. Add the chopped roasted poblanos and stir, add the sauted veggies to crock on top of meat. Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, oregano, red chili, salt and sugar on top of the meat. Pour the tomatoes and tequila over the meat and spices. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours or until the meat is falling apart and shreds easily with a spoon or fork. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add the chopped cilantro and stir. Serve with warm tortillas and sides of chopped onion, shredded purple cabbage, fresh limes and crumbled queso fresco.

BAKED BAJA BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 300* oven while making the filling.
• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Mix in vinegar and seasonings to the drained meat, but do not cook the mixture further.
• Remove tortillas from oven and increase oven temperature to 500*.
• Brush each side of tortilla with melted butter.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup ground beef filling onto center of each buttered tortilla.
• Fold in sides, then roll up tortilla from the bottom.
• Place seam-side down on a foil-lined and rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake at 500* for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve on a large bed of shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
• Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.

BAJA BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Stir together dry seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over both sides of skirt steak and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
• Remove from grill and let stand for 5 minutes, then chop into small, bite-size pieces; set aside and keep warm.
• Cook each tortilla in a large skillet, or griddle over high heat for about 15 seconds on each side.
• Place 2 pieces of cheese in the center of each tortilla and place in a large skillet.
• Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from skillet and top with a spoonful of beans, meat, salsa and guacamole.
• Serve with Grilled Lime Jalapeños.
• Grilled Lime Jalapeños:
• Grill whole jalapeño peppers over medium heat until well charred on all sides.
• Remove from grill and slice.
• Season generously to taste with fresh lime juice and salt.
• You'll be addicted to these in no time!