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Tacos Campechanos

Tacos campechanos is a mixed bag of delicious ingredients! Carne asada, nopalitos and chicharrones are just a few of the ingredients that make up these delicious tacos!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz longaniza sausage uncooked
  • grapeseed oil
  • 2 cups nopales previously diced and cooked
  • 1/3 cup onion diced
  • 1 serrano pepper minced
  • 12-16 ounces beef milanesa or thin top round steak
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chicharron previously cooked and chopped small
  • 12 corn tortillas small taqueria-style if possible
  • lime wedges
  • Salsa of your choice
  • cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups onion strips previously sauteed in oil until caramelized

Instructions

  • Remove the casing from the sausage and transfer to a skillet preheating at medium. Using a wooden spoon, crumble the sausage as it cooks down. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Cover and set aside.
  • In a separate skillet, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and heat to medium, add the onion and serrano. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes. Add the nopales and continue cooking for 6-7 minutes. Cover and set aside.
  • For the beef, simply season with salt and pepper. Preheat a stove top grill pan or cast iron skillet to medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Once very hot, drizzle in some grapeseed or canola oil to lightly coat the bottom. 
  • Sear and brown the thin steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, turning as needed. Remove from pan and transfer to cutting board. Let sit for 5 minutes before chopping into small pieces.  
  • Gather all of your ingredients. If something needs to be warmed , you can pop it in the microwave for a minute or two. Warm the corn tortillas on a preheated comal or griddle and store in tortilla warmer until ready to assemble tacos. 

Notes

Just remember that tacos campechanos can vary depending on the region of Mexico and most importantly the taco stand you visit! That is the beauty of this taco! Add any combination of the ingredients listed or add your favorite ingredient to make it your own!