Vampiro Beef Taco Recipe With Chipotle Steak | Gran Luchito

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The origin of the name “vampire tacos” remains unclear, however, what we do know is that this beef vampiro taco is not only delicious but also highly popular in the northern region of Mexico. Moreover, it is relatively simple to recreate this tantalising dish in the comfort of your own home.

When you visit a taqueria and request “two vampiros please,” the staff will immediately understand your order and serve you a tortilla that has been lightly toasted and topped with cheese. The tortilla is then left on the grill to melt the cheese, similar to an open-faced quesadilla. This mouthwatering base is accompanied by succulent pieces of grilled steak, simply garnished with finely diced onion, a touch of coriander, and a generous amount of salsa on top.

To ensure that all the flavorful toppings stay intact, it is common for taquerias to add an extra tortilla, effectively creating a double layer. We highly recommend following this practice when preparing your vampiro tacos, whether on the grill or in your kitchen, as it will enhance the taste and provide a true taco indulgence.

This recipe yields four tacos, which is sufficient for two people. Feel free to multiply the quantities if you desire more, as this popular Mexican beef taco recipe is easily scalable. For an extra burst of flavour, we suggest sprinkling a bit of our Crunchy Salsa Macha on top.

• 600g / 1.3 lb rump steak
• 2 teaspoons Gran Luchito Smoky Chipotle Fajita and Taco Mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper (for seasoning)
• 8 Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps (second tortilla per taco optional)
• 150g / 5 oz grated cheese
• 1 jar Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa
• ½ white onion (finely diced)
• Salsa Macha 
• 2 limes