Crispy Beef Agujas Norteñas
Thin, crispy fried beef strips tossed with a bright lime-chile glaze and served with warm tortillas. A quick, restaurant-quality dish that tastes way harder than it actually is.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toast dried chiles and garlic in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer to a blender with juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp salt.
Step 2
Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract liquid. Set aside.
Step 3
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry beef strips 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 5
Drain fried beef on paper towels. Toss with chile glaze in a clean bowl.
Step 6
Serve immediately with warm tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- dry skillet
- blender
- fine sieve
- heavy pot or deep skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- slotted spoon
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