Tacos de Res en Salsa de Cilantro

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Cilantro are a delightful Mexican snack featuring tender beef simmered in a vibrant cilantro sauce. Each taco is packed with flavor and is perfect for a quick meal or a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Fresh cilantro - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Jalapeño - 1 small, seeds removed
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped

Steps

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
3. While the beef is cooking, prepare the cilantro sauce by blending together cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until smooth.
4. Once the beef is fully cooked, pour the cilantro sauce over the beef, stir well, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous spoonful of the beef mixture into each tortilla and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the beef, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Cilantro contains antioxidants and may aid in digestion.

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