Tijuana Steak recipe served on a plate, by Kid Shelleen's - Trolley Square
Sep 17 2026
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Tijuana Steak Recipe

Inspired by Kid Shelleen's - Trolley Square
Time1h 30m
Serves4

grilled jalapenos, fried onions, cilantro-onion relish, corn tortillas, salsa verde

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Ingredients

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Steak

Grilled Jalapenos

Fried Onions

Cilantro-Onion Relish

Corn Tortillas

Salsa Verde

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    Rub the ribeye steaks with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Grill the Steak

    Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust to your preferred doneness. Remove from grill and let rest.

Grilling the Jalapenos

  1. 3

    Prepare the Jalapenos

    Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds for less heat. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

  2. 4

    Grill the Jalapenos

    Place the jalapenos on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes until charred and tender.

Frying the Onions

  1. 5

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the large onion into rings.

  2. 6

    Coat the Onions

    Dredge the onion rings in all-purpose flour, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. 7

    Fry the Onions

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated onion rings until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Making the Cilantro-Onion Relish

  1. 8

    Chop the Ingredients

    Finely chop the fresh cilantro and small onion.

  2. 9

    Mix the Relish

    In a bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, onion, and lime juice. Stir well and set aside.

Cooking the Salsa Verde

  1. 10

    Prepare the Tomatillos

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under warm water.

  2. 11

    Blend the Salsa Verde

    In a blender, combine the tomatillos, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Serving

  1. 12

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.

  2. 13

    Assemble the Dish

    Slice the grilled steak and serve it on warm corn tortillas. Top with grilled jalapenos, fried onions, and cilantro-onion relish. Drizzle with salsa verde before serving.

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