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Carne Guisada Tacos

1 hr 50 min
20 min prep
1 hr 30 min cook

Serves 16

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Beef stew meat
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz Mild pico de gallo
  • 1 tbsp Garlic cloves, minced in oil
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground oregano
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 16 oz Low sodium chicken broth
  • 10.5 oz Diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 16 Flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp White onion, chopped
  • 1 Lime, cut in wedges
  • 1 Avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook beef in 2 separate batches about 5 minutes each, or until well-browned.
  4. Transfer beef to a 5 or 6-quart pot (may use slow cooker).
  5. Add remaining oil to same skillet; cook pico de gallo and garlic 3 minutes.
  6. Add seasonings and flour; stir and cook 2 or 3 minutes to combine.
  7. Add broth to skillet slowly, stirring constantly.
  8. Bring to a boil; simmer 2 or 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  9. Add to beef mixture, along with diced tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover; bring to a boil.
  10. Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender (6 hours for slow cooker). Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.

Nutrition

23gCarbs
11gFat
18gProtein

Nutrition Facts

16 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories250
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 11g
    • 17%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 3.5g
    • 18%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 45mg
    • 15%
  • Sodium
    • 510mg
    • 21%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 23g
    • 8%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 2g
  • Protein
    • 18g
  • Vitamin C
    • 15%
  • Calcium
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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