Mulitas De Carne Asada

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the hot water,  salt and the oil. Stir well, and gradually add in the masa harina until dough forms. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 2

When ready, divide and roll 30 masa balls. I roll the masa  into a log shape, then use a large knife to slice the sections. I wanted a very small tortilla, so I made 30, but you certainly could make them bigger. Place the balls onto a plate and cover with plastic wrap.

Step 3

Preheat griddle, large skillet or comal to medium heat for 5 minutes. Cut two pieces of plastic, from a plastic freezer bag, to fit and line the tortilla press.

Step 4

Gently press one ball(4 inches in diameter) at a time and cook on hot surface. Cook 8 seconds on first side. When the tortilla releases, turn it. Cook for another 30 seconds. Gently press the edges of tortilla with metal spatula. It should inflate a little, or sometimes alot. If tortillas don’t inflate, your comal may not be hot enough. Place cooked tortillas in a skillet with lid that has been lined with a clean kitchen towel.  Cover with lid. Yields about 30 taqueria-style, 4 inch tortillas.

Step 5

Mash or dice the avocados. Mix in all of the remaining ingredients. Taste for salt.

Step 6

Preheat a cast iron skillet to medium heat for a few minutes. Season the steak on both sides. When the pan begins to smoke lightly, add 2-3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steak to cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thin and against the grain.

Step 7

You will need a good melting cheese, like Oaxaca, Chihuahua or Mozzarella.

Step 8

Slice or chop the cooked steak into small pieces. Pan sear the steak in a little oil at high heat. Remove from hot pan after a few minutes. Place tortillas on a preheated comal. Add some cheese, just enough to hold the tortillas together. It's not supposed to be a quesadilla. Add steak, peppers-onions, guacamole and then more cheese. Place another tortilla on top. Heat just until cheese begins to melt. Flip over and cook for another 30-45 seconds.