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Moe’s Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad Recipe
Moe’s Southwest Grill’s Steak Taco Salad is a delectable combination of grilled steak, fresh salad greens, flavorful toppings, and zesty dressing, offering a satisfying and customizable Southwestern culinary experience.
Make our Moe’s Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Steak Taco Salad will taste just like Moe’s Southwest Grill.
Photo by Mike McCormick
Moe’s Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad
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Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain, specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine with a focus on customizable burritos, tacos, and bowls. Established in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2000 by Raving Brands, Moe’s quickly gained recognition for its vibrant atmosphere, eclectic decor, and a menu inspired by the flavors of the American Southwest.
The restaurant’s name, an acronym for “Musicians, Outlaws, and Entertainers,” reflects its laid-back and fun-loving ambiance. Moe’s prides itself on a unique ordering experience where customers can build their meals using fresh and high-quality ingredients. The assembly line-style service allows patrons to personalize their burritos, tacos, bowls or salads with various proteins, toppings and sauces.
Moe’s Southwest Grill has expanded its reach significantly, with numerous locations across the United States and internationally. Its popularity is driven not only by the diverse and customizable menu but also by the commitment to providing a friendly and engaging dining environment.
Favorite foods at Moe’s often include their Homewrecker Burrito, loaded with rice, beans, protein of choice, and an array of toppings. The restaurant is also known for its free chips and salsa, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Beyond the food, Moe’s embraces a culture of humor and playfulness, with menu items sporting amusing names and the staff often shouting a cheerful “Welcome to Moe’s!” when customers enter. This lively and inclusive atmosphere contributes to Moe’s Southwest Grill’s widespread appeal, making it a go-to choice for those seeking a casual and enjoyable Tex-Mex dining experience with a touch of personality.
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Moe's Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad Recipe
Moe's Southwest Grill's Steak Taco Salad is a delectable combination of grilled steak, fresh salad greens, flavorful toppings, and zesty dressing, offering a satisfying and customizable Southwestern culinary experience. Make our Moe's Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Steak Taco Salad will taste just like Moe's Southwest Grill.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Active Time25 minutes mins
Marinating Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Mexican, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes, Moe's Southwest Grill, Salad, Salad Dressing, Tacos, Tex-Mex
Yield: 4 Salads
Ingredients
Tortilla Bowls
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- Four 10 - 12-inch Flour Tortillas
- Salt to taste
Steak
- 1 teaspoon dried minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried minced Onions
- 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder
- 3 Scallions finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- One 3/4 pound Sirloin Steak about 1-inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1 Green Bell Pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 large Onion halved and thinly sliced
Salad
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup Buttermilk
- 1 English Cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 2 Hearts of Romaine Lettuce roughly chopped
- One 15-ounce can Black Beans drained and rinsed
- Two 2 1/4-ounce cans sliced Black Olives drained, divided use
- 4 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese or shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or a 50/50 mixture of each
- Fresh Salsa store bought or homemade, of choice (See Box Below for Links to Recipes) for topping
- Sour Cream to top
Instructions
Tortilla Bowls
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Place 4 small ovenproof bowls or empty cans (labels removed) upside down on a baking sheet. Cover each bowl or can with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
Lay out tortillas flat on a work surface
Pour about 1/2 inch of warm water into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Whisk to mix.
Using a pastry or basting brush, soak each tortilla with mixture.
Drape tortillas over the prepared bowls or cans, pleating as needed.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, until golden.
Remove from the oven. Remove from bowls or cans and invert the tortilla bowls.
Remove bowls or cans and foil from the baking sheet.
Place tortilla bowls back on cooking sheet open-side up (so that it looks like an upright bowl).
Spray insides of the tortilla bowls with cooking spray.
Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 4 - 5 minutes, until crisp.
Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Alternately, buy tortilla bowls at the supermarket and prepare according to package instructions. 😉
Steak
Place dried garlic, dried onion, oregano, cumin, chile powder, scallions, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine fully.
Place steak on a work surface and rub with about 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture.
Place 1 teaspoon spice mixture in a sealable plastic bag. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture to make the dressing - Described in the Salad Section below.) Add prepared bell pepper and onion. Shake to coat fully.
Place steak in a shallow dish
Add bell pepper and sliced onion.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Place a large cast iron skillet over high heat.
When hot, add the steak. Scatter bell pepper and onion around it.
Sear steak about 5 minutes per side. When done, remove to a cutting board. Continue cooking the pepper and onion until tender, about 3 more minutes. Remove to a bowl.
Thinly slice steak against the grain. Then cut into 1-inch pieces.
Salad
In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, buttermilk and the reserved spice mixture. Whisk until smooth.
Add cucumber, lettuce, beans and most of the olives (Reserve a small amount to garnish at the end (see photo above)). Toss to combine and fully coat all ingredients.
Divide salad mixture between the four tortilla bowls.
Top with prepared steak, bell pepper and onion.
Dress with cheese and salsa.
Top with a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with a scattering of reserved olives.
Serve immediately.
Moe's Southwest Grill Steak Taco Salad
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Photo of “Steak Taco Salad #food #ilovefood #instafood #instadaily #pregamemeal #mexican #southwest #moes” is by Mike McCormick and is used by permission under the CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Creative Commons License. Read the Full License Here – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode.en. Photo of “Moe’s” is by Mike Mozart and is used by permission under the CC BY 2.0 Deed Attribution 2.0 Generic Creative Commons License. Read the Full License Here – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode.en. Thank you, Mike & Mike. Great Pictures. Photos may be “representative” of the recipe and not the actual finished dish. All photo licenses listed were correct at the time of the posting of the page. Recipe is our adaption of several recipes formally widely-circulated on the internet – courtesy of the Wayback Machine. Additional Information is from original research done by SCRR and/or courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
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