Tacos de Res en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre is a delightful fusion of tender beef tacos enveloped in a sweet and tangy guava, pineapple, and ginger sauce. This Halal Mexican snack offers a unique flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre
35 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Beef flank steak - 300 grams
  • Corn tortillas - 4 small
  • Guava paste - 50 grams
  • Pineapple chunks - 100 grams
  • Fresh ginger - 10 grams, grated
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
  • Lime - 1, juiced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Season the beef flank steak with salt and black pepper, then add it to the pan, browning on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine guava paste, pineapple chunks, and lime juice, blending until smooth.
  5. Pour the guava-pineapple sauce over the beef in the pan, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the beef is tender.
  6. While the beef is cooking, warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame until pliable.
  7. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the sauce and slice it thinly.
  8. To assemble, place sliced beef on each tortilla, drizzle with the guava-pineapple sauce, and top with chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from beef, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains vitamins and antioxidants from guava and pineapple, promoting overall health.

Tags

MexicanHalalSnack