Tacos de Res en Salsa de Guayaba y Jengibre

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Guayaba y Jengibre are a delightful fusion of tender beef and a sweet-spicy guava and ginger sauce, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This dish offers a unique twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a flavorful snack or meal.

Ingredients

• Beef flank steak - 250 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Guava paste - 50 grams
• Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
2. Add the flank steak to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix guava paste, grated ginger, cumin, black pepper, and salt to create the sauce.
4. Pour the guava sauce over the beef in the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.
6. Once the beef is cooked, shred it using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the skillet.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing the beef mixture on each tortilla, garnishing with fresh cilantro, and serving with lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains guava, which is rich in antioxidants and supports immune health.

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