Mulitas
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mulitas
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Try mulitas for a satisfying, easy “tortilla sandwich.” Cook up some steak and onions, layer them with cheese between two tortillas, and cook the tortillas until crispy and golden.
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Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided (30mL)
- ½ pound flank steak cut into 1-inch pieces (225g)
- 1 lime zested and juiced, (1 teaspoon zest, 2 tablespoons juice) (30mL juice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small onion peeled and thinly sliced (142g)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
For the Mulitas:
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 8 (5½-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese divided (120g)
- 1 Jalapeno pepper sliced
- 1 medium avocado mashed (or guacamole)
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
For the Steak:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high. Add the steak, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the steak to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Cook, stirring often until the onion is tender and browned about 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to the steak and set aside.
For the Mulitas:
- In a 10-inch griddle or cast-iron skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add 1 tortilla, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese, and top with about a ¼ cup of steak and onions. Sprinkle the steak with 2 tablespoons of more cheese, and top with 1 tortilla.
- Cook, gently pressing down on the tortilla occasionally with a spatula, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, and continue cooking, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining oil, tortillas, cheese, steak, and onion. Top the mulitas with jalapeno, avocado, tomato, and cilantro to serve.
Notes
- If you want a spicier mulita: Opt for pepper jack cheese instead of Monterey Jack.
- Get the correct size tortilla. You’ll need roughly 5½ inch tortillas. Smaller ones may break apart under the weight of the filling and topping.
- Cut the steak before you cook it. This makes it easier for the steak to get nicely browned and caramelized all over, and cooks much faster.
- Use different meat. I make these with steak, but you could also use al pastor or carnitas. Chicken would also work well!
- Topping ideas: A dollop of sour cream and colorful pico de gallo are delicious toppings for these little mules!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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