Tlayudas con Asada
Tlayudas con Asada is a vibrant Mexican dish featuring a large, crispy tortilla topped with marinated grilled beef and fresh vegetables. This healthy BBQ creation is perfect for outdoor gatherings and brings a taste of Oaxaca to your table.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
650 kcal
Ingredients
- Large corn tortillas - 2
- Beef flank steak - 300 grams
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic cloves - 2, minced
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Oaxacan cheese (or mozzarella) - 100 grams, grated
- Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
- Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
Steps
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated flank steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- While the steak is resting, place the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are crispy.
- To assemble, place a grilled tortilla on a plate, sprinkle with grated Oaxacan cheese, and top with sliced grilled steak, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced avocado, radishes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Tlayudas con Asada!
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 54 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
- Total Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from the beef, which supports muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in healthy fats from the avocado, promoting heart health.
Tags
MexicanHealthyBBQ