Jul 13 2026
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Viva Mexico Recipe

Inspired by La Puerta
Time1h
Serves2

Arrachera steak, melted jack cheese, grilled onion and poblano, avocado, panela cheese, crema

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Rub this mixture onto the arrachera steak. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the onion and poblano pepper. Grill them until they are tender and have nice grill marks.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated arrachera steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  2. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place jack cheese on top of the steak and cover to melt.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the steak is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the steak against the grain. Serve it on a plate topped with grilled onion, poblano, avocado slices, and crumbled panela cheese. Drizzle with crema before serving.

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