Tacos de Res en Salsa de Tamarindo y Piña y Cilantro y Jengibre
Tacos de Res en Salsa de Tamarindo y Piña y Cilantro y Jengibre are a delightful fusion of tender beef, tangy tamarind, and sweet pineapple, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This dish brings a burst of flavors and freshness, making it a perfect snack or meal for any occasion.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Beef flank steak - 250 grams
- Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
- Pineapple chunks - 100 grams
- Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh cilantro - 30 grams
- Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Lime - 1, juiced
Steps
- In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, lime juice, garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Cut the beef flank steak into thin strips and marinate in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or directly over the flame for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the beef and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Water: 0.4 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from the beef, supporting muscle repair and growth.
- Contains fresh ingredients like cilantro and pineapple, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Tags
MexicanHalalSnack