Tacos de Res en Adobo

Tacos de Res en Adobo are a delicious Mexican BBQ dish featuring tender beef marinated in a rich, smoky adobo sauce. Served in warm tortillas, these tacos are bursting with flavor and make for a protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

• Beef chuck roast - 300 grams
• Dried guajillo chiles - 3
• Dried ancho chiles - 2
• Garlic cloves - 4
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 250 ml
• Corn tortillas - 4
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Lime wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Soak the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
2. In a blender, combine the softened chiles, garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, apple cider vinegar, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to achieve a sauce-like consistency.
3. Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks and season with salt. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides.
4. Pour the adobo sauce over the browned beef in the pot, add 250 ml of water, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
5. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot to coat it in the adobo sauce.
6. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the shredded beef on each tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the chiles and spices, promoting overall health.

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