Easy Vampiros Tacos
This mouthwatering Mexican street snack is famously named Vampiros because the tortilla is shaped like a batwing after being toasted or grilled. Let’s learn how to make this rich recipe.
Servings: 8
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 chipotle peppers finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
For Vampiros:
- 1 lb flank steak
- ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup Pico de Gallo
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ½ cup fresh coriander chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Assemble your ingredients together before you begin.
- In a large bowl, add and whisk all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the flank steak into a Ziploc and transfer the marinade from the bowl to Ziploc bag. Marinate for 8 hours.
- In another bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients. Set aside once done.
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the marinated steaks and cook until desired doneness. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes. Slice the steaks against grain.
- Heat the same pan and place one tortilla, sprinkle some cheddar cheese. Cover the tortilla with another tortilla. Remove from heat and place on a plate.
- Top the tortilla with steaks, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, cotija cheese, vampiros sauce, and coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg
Notes & Tips
- These should be consumed immediately as the juicy filling makes the tortilla too mushy if not eaten right away. Also part of why it’s so good.
- You can use other kinds of tortilla wrap like flour tortilla or whole grain tortilla if corn tortilla is not available.
- Coconut aminos can be used instead of soy sauce to make this soy-free.
- You can grill or use panini grill in assembling tacos for toastier flavor.