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Beef For Tacos Recipe

Tender, flavorful beef, perfect for your next taco night! This easy recipe simmers juicy beef strips with onions and garlic until incredibly tender. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like our Aztec Guacamole (recipe link here!) and salsa for an unforgettable meal. Ready in under 2 hours!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 242.3 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef For Tacos

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How to Make Beef For Tacos

  1. Place 1.5 lbs of sliced beef strips (about 1/4 inch thick) in a medium saucepan.
  2. Cut 1 large onion and 4 cloves of garlic into quarters.
  3. Add the quartered onion and garlic to the beef in the saucepan.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of water.
  5. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Stir occasionally.
  7. Serve the shredded beef in warm soft tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as our Aztec Guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

12g

Carbs

1g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Very Low Carbs Lunch Main Dish Beef Mexican Easy Beginner Cook Low Fat Dietary Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less