Tacos De Asada

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lbs pork roast
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 -16 flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Cut roast into thick slices and pan brown, with salt and pepper in the olive oil.
  2. Add water and cook covered 2 hours.
  3. While this is cooking, saute' onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil. Set aside.
  4. Shred meat. Add onions, peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, bay leaf, wine, cumin and chili powder. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  5. Serve on tortillas with toppings of your choice. Topping suggestions - shredded cheese, lettuce, green onions, salsa.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

762 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.3g 43% DV
Total Fat 46.3g 59% DV
Carbs 78.2g 28% DV
Fiber 20.7g 74% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10820mg 100% DV
Potassium 1407.8mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 477.3mcg 53% DV
Vitamin C 36mg 40% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 566mg 44% DV
Iron 34.4mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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