This Asadero Cheese and Steak Tacos recipe uses beef tenderloin, onions, poblano peppers, spices and a secret sauce on top of Mexican Asadero Cheese for a delicious, Tex-Mex Taco you will love!
I love a good taco, and these Asadero Cheese and Steak Tacos have a harmonious blend of creamy and meaty textures. With that, complemented by the mild poblano peppers and strong flavoring from the white onion to make a mouth-watering main dish.
The warm, buttery scent of the melted cheese pairs beautifully with the rich, aromatic grilled steak, making the overall experience deeply satisfying.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- These tacos can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes!
- You will want to use our secret sauce over and over again.
- It’s a delicious blend of textures and flavors that create a satisfying culinary experience.
Recipe Ingredients
Asadero Cheese – This cheese is mild, creamy, and melts beautifully in this dish. (This is the white ball pictured above.)
Soy Sauce – Although this is an uncommon ingredient to use in Mexican cooking, it enhances the overall flavor of the steak and vegetables.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Asadero Cheese and Steak Tacos
Step #1: Heat the canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Step #2: After the oil is hot, add the beef tenderloin and cook it halfway to your liking of your steak.
Step #3: Next, add the onion and poblano pepper strips and cook the beef the rest of the way. Note, if you like your steak rare or medium rare and/or if you want your onion and pepper cooked more, you can cook the onions and peppers first and then add the beef or start cooking them all at the same time.
Step #4: Add the soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper and minced garlic and mix well just before you remove meat to serve.
Step #5: In another pan, heat the asadero cheese over medium heat. When one side is melted, flip it over to melt the other side so that both sides are soft.
Step #6: Assemble your tacos. Add melted Asadero cheese into the middle of each tortilla, then top with the steak, onion, and peppers. Finally garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice if desired.
FAQs
Outside of what we have listed, there are many other great toppings for these tacos. I would recommend, salsa, pico de gallo, tomatoes, jalapeños, lettuce, mushrooms, avocado slices, or any other taco toppings you prefer! In addition, I like to top my tacos with crema, sour cream, or cotija cheese for an additional creamy element.
No. You can use any protein you like such as chicken breast, pork, chorizo, or even shrimp.
Storage and Reheating
To store this recipe, separate the cheese from the meat and vegetables and place into airtight containers in your fridge for 2-3 days.
To reheat this recipe, you can do so on the stovetop over medium heat or in your microwave until everything has warmed through.
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Asadero Cheese and Steak Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef tenderloin - cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 1 medium white onion - sliced into small strips
- 2 medium poblano peppers - sliced into small strips
- 1 ounce canola oil
- 3 ounces soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp salt - plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper - plus more to taste
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 6 ounces asadero cheese
- 8 soft taco sized flour tortillas - feel free to use corn if you prefer
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- After the oil is hot, add the beef tenderloin and cook it halfway to your liking of your steak.
- Next, add the onion and poblano pepper strips and cook the beef the rest of the way. Note, if you like your steak rare or medium rare and/or if you want your onion and pepper cooked more, you can cook the onions and peppers first and then add the beef or start cooking them all at the same time.
- Add the soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper and minced garlic and mix well just before you remove meat to serve.
- In another pan, heat the asadero cheese over medium heat. When one side is melted, flip it over to melt the other side so that both sides are soft.
- Assemble your tacos. Add melted Asadero cheese into the middle of each tortilla, then top with the steak, onion, and peppers. Finally garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice if desired.
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