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Winter Camping & Rocky Mountain Tacos Recipe

When it comes to outdoor cuisine, there are few meals that compare to a well assembled taco. Between spicy pan seared steak, and a savory array of toppings, tacos possess some of the freshest flavors guaranteed to drive your taste buds mad. This winter, we followed along as our friends over at Native Release (@nativerelease) put an American West twist on a classic Mexican street dish…we bring you, The Rocky Mountain Taco. 
 
Serves: 4-5 
 
Campsite Difficulty: 5/10

MUST HAVE TOOLS:

  • 2-3 Chef knives
  • 3 Separate cutting boards (one for pico de gallo, one for raw meat, and one for cooked meat)
  • 2 Cast Iron Skillets
  • Appropriate cooking surface (camp table, tailgate, etc…)
  • Camp stove with fuel
  • Tin foil 
  • 2-3 bowls
  • 2-3 plates
  • Cooking utensils (spatula, spoons, forks, plates)

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 lbs of skirt steak or ground bison
  • 1 Red onion, diced
  • 1 Tomato, diced
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • ½ Stick of butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • Tajin chili lime seasoning
  • 2-3 Avocados
  • 2-3 Limes
  • 1 Jar of canned salsa (your choosing)
  • Flour street taco tortillas
DIRECTIONS:

*Begin by preparing your toppings ahead of time in order to serve the steak while it’s hot*

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper on both sides and let it sit
  2. Add butter to cast iron skillet on low-medium heat to avoid burning
  3. Dice your tomato and red onion and place in a bowl
  4. Mince cilantro to desired amount and add to the bowl of red onion and tomato
  5. Once you’ve added your tomato, onion, and cilantro into a bowl, squeeze half a lime into the same bowl and season with salt and pepper. 
  6. Add your steak to a cast iron skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes (note- the thicker the steak, the longer the cook time.)
  7. Pit your avocados and slice the membrane into sections, place in a bowl and add salt, pepper, and your desired amount of lime juice. 
  8. In a separate cast iron, add a few of your flour tortillas and warm them until desired temperature. Once done, add them to a plate and cover with a towel so they retain their heat. 
  9. Remove your skirt steaks from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Lightly cover with tinfoil to retain heat
  10. Slice/dice skirt steak into bite size pieces and add to warm tortillas
  11. Garnish with your homemade pico de gallo, as well as any other toppings you desired
  12. Crack a cold cerveza, add some lime, and enjoy!
Closing Remarks:

While tacos are undoubtedly one of tastiest dishes to enjoy, they’re also a blast to make. Due to the several moving parts required to bring this dish together, we highly recommend cooking with a few of your closest pals. Not only is warm food served best amongst friends, but the preparation process will bring a smile to everyone’s face, making for an unforgettable afternoon in the great outdoors.