Braised Beef Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil ⓘ
- 2 pounds top round steak ⓘ
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon chile powder ⓘ
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes ⓘ
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth ⓘ
- 2 scallions, sliced thin ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ⓘ
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large skillet over high heat, add the oil.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper.
- When the oil is hot, put the steaks into the pan and cook until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- In the sleeve of a slow cooker, add the onion and cilantro stems.
- Put the steak on top and sprinkle with garlic and chile powder.
- Add the tomatoes with their juice (set aside 1/2 cup of the tomatoes for the salsa), broth, and 2 cups water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the steak is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the meat and shred using 2 forks.
- (Strain and reserve the cooking liquid for Round 2 Recipe Crispy Steak Sandwiches.)
- While the meat is cooking, combine the reserved 1/2 cup tomatoes with the scallions, lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste, and 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave on high for about 30 seconds, or until heated through.
- Put 1/4 cup of the meat onto each tortilla (reserve 1 1/2 cups beef for Round 2 Recipe Crispy Steak Sandwiches.).
- Top with some salsa, cilantro leaves, and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
- (Reserve remaining 1 cup sour cream for Online Round 2 Recipe Creamy Mexican Dip with Spiced Chips.)
- Roll up and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
544
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).