In anticipation of school starting again, and, simultaneously, in an effort to enjoy these last weeks of summer vacation as much as possible (and stay out of the kitchen as much as possible, therefore, too,) why not share some flavor packed, family-favorite, FIVE minute dinner ideas? Here's my first, made with left over grilled steak. You can omit the steak, or cut it and sear it quickly on its own first, which will only add another 5 to 6 minutes anyway. If you have leftover grilled or roasted chicken instead, that works well too. Whatever you use, be sure to enjoy the time you DON'T spend cooking when you're serving this up. After all, isn't that what summers are really about?
Ingredients:
Flour or corn tortillas (count 2 per person)
Shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or whatever you like best that melts well (about 1/4 cup per person needed)
Pre-cooked or grilled steak cut into thin strips
2-3 limes
1 bunch of cilantro, washed and chopped
Avocados (about 1/4 fruit per person)
Hot sauce (optional)
To prepare:
Warm up the sliced steak for just a minute in a hot cast iron skillet.
Remove from pan and layer on top of one tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
Cover with another tortilla and cook in hot skillet over medium low heat for about 2 minutes per side, until tortilla turns a light toasted color and cheese is full melted. (*Note: if you are making this for many people at once, you can simply preheat your oven to 400 degrees, and lay the tortillas with cheese and steak flat on couple of baking sheets. Cook in the oven for about 5 minutes, until cheese is almost melted, then add the second tortilla and flip for another couple of minutes, to heat both sides equally.)
Remove from pan and serve cut in half or quarters, topped with sliced fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of hot sauce if you like it spicy.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Flour or corn tortillas (count 2 per person)
Shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or whatever you like best that melts well (about 1/4 cup per person needed)
Pre-cooked or grilled steak cut into thin strips
2-3 limes
1 bunch of cilantro, washed and chopped
Avocados (about 1/4 fruit per person)
Hot sauce (optional)
To prepare:
Warm up the sliced steak for just a minute in a hot cast iron skillet.
Remove from pan and layer on top of one tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
Cover with another tortilla and cook in hot skillet over medium low heat for about 2 minutes per side, until tortilla turns a light toasted color and cheese is full melted. (*Note: if you are making this for many people at once, you can simply preheat your oven to 400 degrees, and lay the tortillas with cheese and steak flat on couple of baking sheets. Cook in the oven for about 5 minutes, until cheese is almost melted, then add the second tortilla and flip for another couple of minutes, to heat both sides equally.)
Remove from pan and serve cut in half or quarters, topped with sliced fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of hot sauce if you like it spicy.
Enjoy!
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