Steak Enchilada Tacos Recipe

Are you ready for the big game?  Today’s post is all about fun foods for the big game.  Whether it’s football, baseball, hockey or basketball, this authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe will surely wow your game day crowd.  

I had my first taste of authentic mexican-style tacos years ago when I met my husband.  As a food fanatic I thought I knew everything about mexican food but boy was I wrong.  Truthfully, you haven’t had true mexican food until you have had authentic mexican-style tacos.  I can hardly eat tacos any other way.    

This authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe is the perfect way to kick off your love affair with authentic mexican tacos and they are the perfect game-time food.  Traditionally they are served in groups of three and all the fixings are piled on to serve so there’s no need to assemble tacos as you eat them.  You can quickly plate up your three tacos, grab a nice cold beer and curl up on the couch for the big game.  

The recipe begins with homemade red enchilada sauce.  Once you’ve prepped the sauce you will find that you have more than what you need for the authentic steak enchilada taco recipe.  This is not a problem at all.  The red enchilada sauce can be kept in your refrigerator and used for future recipes such as burritos, traditional enchiladas or even as a topping for a Tex-Mex burger.  

Ready to get started on the authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe?  Let’s go.  

Authentic Steak Enchilada Tacos Recipe

Perfect bite for the big game!
Author: Linda Arceo

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons cumin
  • Thin sliced steak
  • 1 pack of corn tortillas
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 bunch of cliantro
  • 2 limes
  • Pinch of salt
  • Avocado for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chili powder and flour whisking constantly to combine. Mixture will be a thick paste-like (roux) and will be deep red in color. Add in about 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce whisking until the roux has dissolved (very important to whisk while adding tomato sauce - whisk until smooth). Once the roux is smooth, add remaining tomato sauce and beef broth. Whisk to combine. Add in onion powder, garlic powder and cumin and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened - stirring occasionally. While enchilada sauce is simmering, cook steak in frying pan by drizzling pan with olive oil and cooking steak. Try to get a slight char on the steak. Once steak is cooked, ladle 3 spoonfuls of enchilada sauce over steak and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Prepare corn tortillas by lightly warming in a skillet until warm. Finely chop white onion and cilantro and use to garnish tacos (to taste) as shown in the picture. Authentic mexican tacos are spritzed with lime and finished with a small pinch of salt before serving. Add avocado for garnish is using.

Notes

Best when served and eaten warm.
Adapted from An original recipe from Linda Arceo
The end result is delicious and satisfying and absolutely perfect game time food.  I promise you, this authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe is a keeper.  

authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe

authentic steak enchilada tacos recipe
Traditionally served in 3’s with lime, salt and cold beer.

What’s a big game without a bunch of tasty foods?  Why not check out some of the tasty nibbles prepared by my fabulous foodie friends and start preparing your big game menu today?

This article was written by food blogger Linda Arceo for Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps.

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16 Comments

  1. These are beautiful, and I can not wait to make the sauce. What a great recipe! I am hosting a Super Bowl Eats and Treats Linky Party, and I would love if you would link your recipe up. You can link others as well, and as many as you like. They can be appetizers, desserts, crafts, party ideas, sandwiches, anything that says “Super Bowl” to you! We’d love to have you! http://www.thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/01/super-bowl-linky-party.html

  2. Mmmm! I love Mexican food and authentic tacos are THE BEST! Now I am craving Mexican. They are going on my menu plan in the next few weeks.

  3. Ummm…this is exactly what I am going to do with a skirt steak that I have to use! Thank you for that! Can’t wait to try it!

  4. Those tacos look so amazing, I’ve never made or had enchiladas like that, can’t wait to try then!

  5. I can’t wait to try these! They look and sound amazing! We make soft tacos in our house a lot, but we’ve never tried them with steak. I am definitely making these soon!

  6. Linda, I’ve never had a taco like this, and I’ve been to Mexico a few times. I love it! I can never get enough of Mexican food, glad to have something new to try out at home…thanks!!

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