Mulitas de Carne Asada (Steak and Cheese Corn Tortilla Sandwiches)
Two crisp corn tortillas sandwiching melted cheese and chopped grilled steak, a taqueria favourite from Sinaloa and the north.
Made with Salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.34 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours. Discard the used marinade.
- 2
Pat dry and sear the steak on a very hot pan for 3 minutes each side. Rest for 5 minutes and chop into small pieces.
10 min - 3
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side until pliable.
1 min - 4
Lay 4 tortillas in the pan, cover each with a quarter of the cheese and the steak, then top with a second tortilla.
- 5
Cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes each side, pressing down, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp at the edges.
4 min - 6
Open each mulita, add onion and coriander, drizzle with salsa taquera (see the base recipe) and serve with lime.
Tips
- Use proper melting cheese. Oaxaca pulls like mozzarella and gives the right stringy centre.
- Press the tops down with a spatula so the tortillas crisp and seal.
- Make smaller tortillas, 12 cm, so each mulita is a manageable size.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten hot. Cooked steak keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days if cooled within 1 to 2 hours, and should be reheated until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is the difference between a mulita and a quesadilla?
A mulita uses two corn tortillas as a sandwich around cheese and meat, while most quesadillas are one folded tortilla. Mulitas are common in Sinaloa and Sonora.
Can I make them gluten free?
Yes, if your corn tortillas are pure masa and the other ingredients are gluten free. Check labels, as some shop bought tortillas are mixed with wheat.
More made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Torta Ahogada de Birria (Drowned Birria Sandwich)
EFNFHPTacos de Carnitas (Crisp Pulled Pork Tacos)
DFEFNFTacos Campechanos (Steak and Chorizo Tacos)
GFDFEFQuesadillas Sonorenses de Carne Asada (Sonoran Steak Quesadillas)
NFEFSee every dish made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.