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    Home » Dinner

    05/09/2020

    Carne Asada Mulitas (LA Style Mexican Food)

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    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves!

    Serve them with salsa, guacamole, or pico de gallo to take them over the top!

    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves! #Mulitas
    Table of Contents Show
    Best Mulita Recipe
    Mulitas vs Quesadilla
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Mulitas
    Pro Tips
    What is A Mulita?
    What Kind of Meat is Best for Carne Asada?
    What’s the Best Kind of Cheese for Mulitas?
    Where to Find the Best Mulitas in LA?
    Carne Asada Mulitas Recipe (with Video)

    Best Mulita Recipe

    There will never be anything more satisfying than delicious mulitas – they’re kind of a cross between a quesadilla and taco, but in a sandwich form. It’s very popular in Los Angeles, and you’ll find them on the menu at many taco trucks and Mexican restaurants.

    The shortcut for faster and more flavorful mulitas is to cut the steak BEFORE marinating. With this easy recipe, now you can make the best mulitas at home – delicious carne asada and cheese are served between two crisp golden brown tortillas. Over flowing flavor meets melted cheesy bliss: the best mulitas ever!

    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves! #Mulitas

    Mulitas vs Quesadilla

    A quesadilla is a type of Mexican taco, usually consisting of a flour tortilla filled with cheese, beans, meats and spices. A Mulita uses two tortillas: one on the top and one on the bottom, with meat and other fillings in the middle. Also most often, corn tortillas are used in mulitas instead of flour tortillas.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Mulitas ingredients on the counter.
    • Flank or Skirt Steak: They’re best for stir-frying. I used flank steak in this recipe.
    • Olive Oil: You’ll need it for the marinade, stir-frying, and brushing the tortillas.
    • Salt and Pepper: For seasoning the steak.
    • Soy Sauce: It helps to tenderize the meat while adding more flavor.
    • Cider Vinegar: Tenderize the steak. You can also sub white vinegar or lime juice.
    • Sugar: It adds extra flavor to the marinate.
    • Ground Cumin: A classic Mexican spice that adds a lot of flavors.
    • Garlic: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
    • Tortillas: 6-inch works the best. Both corn and flour tortillas work for this recipe. You can use store-bought or make your own at home.
    • Monterey Jack Cheese: Use shredded. Cheddar or Mexican cheese will work fine too.
    • Onion, Cilantro, Avocado: These add extra texture and freshness to the mulitas. You can also add diced tomatoes, guacamole, or bell pepper.

    How to Make Mulitas

    Mulitas recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

    1. Cut the steak: Slice the steak into thin strips BEFORE marinating.

    2. Make the marinade: Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cumin, and minced garlic in a large bowl.

    Mulitas recipe: step 3 and 4 photos.

    3. Marinade the steak: Place the steak in the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover in plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour (If you marinate it longer, place it in the fridge).

    4. Make carne asada: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, take the steak from the marinade (discard the liquid), and add to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until cooked through.

    Mulitas recipe: step 5 and 6 photos.

    5. Assemble mulitas: Brush the tortillas with oil on both sides. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese to cover the surface, and then add about a layer of carne asada and sliced onions. Add more cheese, and then place a tortilla on top. Cook the bottom until golden brown for about 1-2 minutes, and then carefully turn to the opposite side and continue to cook until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.

    6. Add toppings: Gently peel the top tortilla and add mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and the filling. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves! #Mulitas

    Pro Tips

    • Flank steak or skirt steak works best for this recipe. If you choose to use the central cuts such as rib-eye or sirloin steak, you can skip the marinade process.
    • Cut the uncooked steak into thin slices perpendicular to the grain.
    • Marinating your steak BEFORE cooking will make it tender with much more flavorful.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is A Mulita?

    Mulitas are originally from Mexico and similar to quesadillas, except that they have two layers of tortillas. It’s like a Mexican version of a grilled cheese with meat in the middle. You can find them on the menu at many Los Angeles taco trucks and Mexican restaurants.

    What Kind of Meat is Best for Carne Asada?

    Traditional carne asada uses flank steak or skirt steak. The two cuts are very similar but skirt steak has more tough fibers than flank steak. Marinate before cooking, otherwise, it will get very chewy. You’ll need to cut them against the grain.

    What’s the Best Kind of Cheese for Mulitas?

    • Monterey jack
    • Cheddar
    • Mozzarella
    • Colby Jack
    • Asadero

    These cheese are semi-hard cheeses that melt well with great flavors.

    Where to Find the Best Mulitas in LA?

    Some popular Taco trucks and restaurants include Tacos El Korita, Tacos Tamix and Tire Shop Taqueria.

    More Mexican Recipes You’ll Love:

    • Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Tender and juicy chicken breasts are cooked in the crock pot with bell peppers and onions with flavorful fajita seasonings. It takes 10 minutes to prepare in the morning and you will come home with dinner ready!#ChickenFajitas #SlowCookerChicken
      Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
    • Frito Chili Pie – The best frito pie loaded with Frito corn chips, ground beef, chili beans and tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and more fritos, it is a delicious Mexican-inspired casserole perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
      Frito Chili Pie
    • Broiled pork carnitas on the a baking sheet.
      Sous Vide Carnitas For Tacos
    • These Homemade Vegan Flour Tortillas are so soft and fluffy – a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional Mexican tortillas. This recipe is easy to make with only 5 inexpensive, easy-to-get ingredients, and can be done completely by hand!
      Vegan Tortillas

    If you tried this recipe, let me know how your mulitas turn out in the comments below! 

    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves!

    Carne Asada Mulitas Recipe (with Video)

    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 5 Mulitas
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 680kcal

    Ingredients 

    Steak

    • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Marinade

    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 3 garlic cloves minced

    Mulitas

    • 10 to tortillas (corn or flour, 6-inch)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 cup sliced onion
    • cilantro
    • 1-2 avocados mashed
    • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes I use red and green
    • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded

    Instructions 

    • Slice the steak into thin strips: Cut the steak into thin strips against the grain.
    • Make the marinade: Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cumin, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
    • Marinade the steak: Place the sliced steak in the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover in plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour (If you marinate it longer, place it in the fridge).
    • Make carne asada: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, take the steak from the marinade (discard the liquid), and add to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until cooked through. (If there is too much liquid during cooking, you can scoop it out.)
    • Assemble mulitas: Brush the tortillas with oil on both sides. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese evenly on top, and then add about a layer of carne asada, and sliced onions. Add more cheese, and then place a tortilla on top. Cook the bottom until golden brown for about 1-2 minutes, and then carefully turn to the opposite side and continue to cook until golden brown. Remove the cooked mulita to a plate.
    • Add toppings: Gently peel the top tortilla and add mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Repeat process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and the filling. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    • Flank steak or skirt steak works best for this recipe. If you use the central cuts such as rib-eye or sirloin steak, you can skip the marinade process.
    • Cut the steak into thin slices perpendicular to the grain.
    • Marinating your steak before cooking will make it tender with much more flavorful.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 5mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: Mulitas
    Tried this recipe?Follow or tag us on Pinterest @izzycooking
    Mulitas are basically a double-deck quesadilla with two tortillas and meat on the inside. They’re loaded with gooey melted cheese and a flavorful carne asada, with crispy tacos on both sides. Talk about mouth-watering Mexican comfort food everyone loves! #Mulitas

    Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: avocad, cider vinegar, cilantro, cumin, flank steak, garlic, monterrey jack cheese, olive oil, onion, pepper, salt, sauce sauce, sugar, Tortillas

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    1. Gina says

      May 28, 2021 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      5 STARS!!! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Liz says

      May 28, 2021 at 10:46 am

      I’m mexican food obsessed and it was so fun to try something new! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Kamryn says

      March 27, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Are these macros for 1 mulita or for the entire recipe ?

      Reply

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