Taco Norte as prepared by Chef/Owner Tony Avila at One Taco in Austin, Texas, as seen on Food Network's Triple D Nation, season 8.
Recipe courtesy of OneTaco

Taco Norte

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 2 hr 30 min (includes marinating time)
  • Active: 55 min
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

Marinade:

Pico de Gallo:

Taco Norte:

Directions

  1. For the marinade: Mix the oil, fajita seasoning, meat tenderizer and 1/4 cup water
  2. thoroughly in a large bowl or container. Add the sliced or whole beef sirloin and mix to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for best flavor and tenderness.
  3. Grill the sirloin, 3 minutes per side. Rest 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
  4. Cook the chorizo until fully browned, about 4 minutes.
  5. For the pico de gallo: Dice the tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and onion, then mix thoroughly in a bowl with the lime juice and salt.
  6. For the taco norte: Add the cheese to a hot griddle and melt, then place 2 ounces cooked chorizo on top. Heat a tortilla. Add some grilled sirloin. Add the melted cheese with chorizo on top. Top with fresh pico de gallo. Repeat to make more.