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Charred Tacos and Queso Fresco
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Charred Tacos and Queso Fresco

★★★★★ 4.4 (143 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Tacos and Queso Fresco, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
19 min
Cook
19 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tacos
  • 1/4 cup white onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup lime
  • 3 cloves ground cumin
  • 1 tsp corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the tacos dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the tacos, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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