Dinner Tonight: Seared Steak Tacos With Cactus Paddles Recipe
- 2 cactus paddles
- 1 tablespoon lard, bacon drippings, or other oil
- 1/2 pound thinly cut beef (sirloin, chuck, or skirt steak)
- 6 corn tortillas
- 2 limes
- Salsa
- Remove the spines from the cactus and cut a 1/4 inch from the edges. Add the 1/2 tablespoon of the lard to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cactus paddles for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and slice into 1/4 inch strips.
- Wipe out the large skillet, and then add the rest of the lard and turn the heat to high. Season the steak with salt and then sear the meat in a single layer for about 1 1/2 minutes per side. The meat should be cooked until done. You might need to cook the meat in batches.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board, and chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Serve the steak and cactus with warm tortillas, salsa, and lime wedges.
cactus paddles, lard, beef, corn tortillas, limes, salsa
Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/11/rick-bayless-cactus-steak-taco-recipe.html (may not work)