Entrees
Tacos Americanos
Makes 12 tacos
Tacos Americanos
Makes 12 tacos
A bit spicy and full of flavor, this is a great recipe to have for the next Taco Tuesday.
Nutritional information per taco: Calories 151 (32% from fat)
carb. 14g
pro. 12g
fat 6g
sat. fat 2g
Col. 33mg
sod. 229mg
calc. 123mg
fiber 2gGluten Free
carb. 14g
pro. 12g
fat 6g
sat. fat 2g
Col. 33mg
sod. 229mg
calc. 123mg
fiber 2gGluten Free
Ingredients
- GARNISH:
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack
- ¼ iceberg lettuce
- 2 plum tomatoes
- TACO FILLING
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and halved
- ½ medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound sirloin roast or beef stew (chuck) meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch cayenne
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 16 small (3- to 5-inch) soft corn tortillas kept warm
- sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving
- *Pico de Gallo*
Preparation
- 1. Insert the Shredding Disc Assembly adjusted to coarse shred. Secure the Food Processor Lid.
- 2. Shred 4 ounces of Monterey Jack on Speed 12.
- 3. Remove and reserve, keeping it loosely covered with plastic wrap. Insert Slicing Disc Assembly adjusted to 4mm. Secure Food Processor Lid.
- 4. Slice ¼ head of iceberg lettuce on Speed 12.
- 5. Remove and reserve. Insert Dicing Assembly. Dice 2 plum tomatoes through the medium feed tube on Speed 12.
- 6. Remove and reserve. Insert Metal Chopping Blade. Add the garlic clove and jalapeño and onion, both cut into 1-inch pieces. Secure the Cooking Lid.
- 7. The processor is set to chop for 8 seconds on Speed 12.
- 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add 1 pound sirloin or chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces. Pulse to chop, about 10 to 12 long pulses.
- 9. Replace Metal Chopping Blade with Stirring Paddle.
- 10. Add teaspoon of oil to the work bowl with 1½ teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon oregano, pinch cayenne and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- 11. Secure the Cooking Lid. The cooking time is set for 15 minutes at 285°F on Speed 2.
- 12. Add 2 teaspoons tomato paste. An additional 5 minutes of cooking time is set.
- 13. Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.
