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Steakhouse Tacos on a platter on a black counter

Steakhouse Tacos

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients

Steak

Lettuce Layer

  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce
  • 1/4 cup Premade Caesar Salad Dressing
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Powder or Chili Powder

Taco Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Taco Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Steak Sauce, A1 or similare

Cheese Mixture

  • 4 ounces Shredded Monterey Pepper Jack
  • 1 ounce Blue Cheese

Serving/Accoutrements

  • 8 - 10 Soft taco shells, warmed in oven
  • 8 - 10 Hard Taco shells (like Stuff 'n Stand)
  • Sour Cream
  • Lime Wedges
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Pickled jalapenos

Instructions

Steak

  • Sprinkle beef liberally on both sides with steak seasoning and chili powder. Allow to sit for about half an hour to come to room temperature.
  • Allow grill to warm up until very hot, turn down to medium high, then place beef on to cook. Turn as necessary to keep from overcooking, and remove from heat when an instant read thermometer reads 140 degrees. Cover tightly with foil for at least 10 minutes to rest. 
  • If not grilling, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat large cast iron pan over medium high heat until very hot; add about 1 tablepoon of vegetable oil and warm until the oil is slightly smoking. Add beef to pan, and sear for about two minutes per side. Put cast iron pan in oven and allow to cook until instant read thermometer reads 140 degrees. Remove from oven, wrap tightly with foil and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes.
  • Slice beef against grain, on the diagonal and add any juices that remain.

Taco Sauce

  • Combine taco sauce and steak sauce until well mixed. Put in squeeze bottle.

Lettuce Layer

  • Shred romaine very finely using a knife. Combine salad dressing with chipotle powder and mix well. Toss romaine with dressing.

Cheese

  • Combine cheddar and blue cheese in small bowl.

Assembly

  • Place soft taco inside hard taco.
    Place lettuce inside tacos
    Add beef slices
    Add cheese layer
    Drizzle taco sauce across tacos
    Enjoy!!