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Charred Tacos with Cotija
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Charred Tacos with Cotija

★★★★★ 4.5 (287 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Tacos with Cotija, balanced between sweet, salt and heat.

Prep
29 min
Cook
67 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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