Tacos de Res en Salsa de Tamarindo y Jengibre y Cilantro

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Tamarindo y Jengibre y Cilantro are a delightful fusion of tender beef and a tangy-sweet tamarind ginger sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, making these tacos an irresistible halal Mexican snack.

Tacos de Res en Salsa de Tamarindo y Jengibre y Cilantro
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Beef (flank or skirt steak) - 300 grams
  • Tortillas (corn or flour) - 4 pieces
  • Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh ginger (grated) - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
  • Onion (finely chopped) - 1 small
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Lime (juiced) - 1

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, grated ginger, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Cut the beef into thin strips and marinate it in the tamarind mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and slightly browned.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing the beef mixture on each tortilla, then top with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains ginger, which may aid digestion and reduce inflammation.

Tags

MexicanHalalSnack