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.

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