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Beef Steak Tacos with Queso Fresco

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Quick fix Mexican flavors star in these tacos. Mild, fresh queso fresco cheese gives the tangy slaw and juicy steak a delicious creaminess.

Wisconsin Cheese Beef Steak Tacos with Queso Fresco Recipe

Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
Juice of 2 medium limes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound beef skirt or flank steak
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 corn tortillas, warmed (6 inches)
6 ounces V&V Supremo Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
2 medium ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Queso Fresco can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Combine the cabbage, lime juice, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
Season steak with chipotle chili pepper and remaining salt. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak; cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into meat reads 145ºF.
Transfer steak to a cutting board; tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain.
Top tortillas with steak, cabbage mixture, queso fresco and avocados.

Recipe Tip

Wisconsin queso blanco or feta cheeses could be substituted for the queso fresco.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Queso fresco is a popular Hispanic-style, white cheese that does not melt when heated. With its fine, grain-like texture and mild fresh milk flavor, queso fresco is often crumbled over salads, stirred into salsas or sprinkled on top of warm meats and side dishes.

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