If you love deep-fried food, this recipe will be a real treat. It starts out with smoked steak that’s deep-fried before making it into a burrito. Sound crazy? It’s not. The frying process makes for a wonderful crust on your meat while the center stays perfectly juicy.
We’re using Queso asadero cheese here, but you can certainly use a Mexican blend from your supermarket or even plain mozzarella. If you’re wondering Queso asadero originated in Northwest Mexico. The process of making it includes kneading, giving the cheese a stringy consistency. It is mild and melts beautifully. This recipe serves about 4 people.
Steak Bite Burrito
If you love deep-fried food, this recipe will be a real treat. It starts out with smoked steak that’s deep-fried before making it into a burrito. Sound crazy? It’s not. The frying process makes for a wonderful crust on your meat while the center stays perfectly juicy. We’re using Queso asadero cheese here, but you can certainly use a Mexican blend from your supermarket or even plain mozzarella. If you’re wondering Queso asadero originated in Northwest Mexico. The process of making it includes kneading, giving the cheese a stringy consistency. It is mild and melts beautifully. This recipe serves about 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rib-eye steak (1” thick)
- Queso asadero cheese
- Green salsa (salsa verde)
- Soft burrito wraps
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat up your smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides of the steak.
- Lightly oil the smoker grates to prevent sticking.
- Smoke the steak until it reaches 125 degrees F internally.
- Set up your frying station in the meanwhile.
- When your steak is ready, lower it into 400 degree F oil.
- Remove immediately when you see a golden crust form.
- Cool.
- Slice the meat into thin pieces suitable for the perfect burrito bite.
- Lay the slices on the burrito (eye how much you use so it’s not overfilled).
- Sprinkle the surface of the burrito with cheese and the salsa verde.
- Fold the burrito carefully and toast it.
- If you want lettuce, open it and place a little inside.
- Serve.
Notes
Tip: You can use pico or regular salsa instead of the salsa verde for this dish. Serve with refried beans and rice.
