Carne Picada Tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 595.9kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz shredded lettuce
- 2 avocados
- 2 limes
- 4 oz cotija cheese
- 1 1/2 # beef chuck roast
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 small jar pickled jalapenos* (optional)
- 1 T chili powder*
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small container combine: 1T chili powder, 1tsp oregano, 1tsp cumin, 1/2tsp garlic powder & 1tsp salt.
- Slice beef into thin slices, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Place into a medium bowl.
- Rub seasoning mix into chopped chuck roast in a medium bowl. Add juice of 2 limes and allow to marinate ~1 hour.
- Slice 2 avocados into slices.
- Grate ~1/2c cotija cheese.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add chopped beef & marinade and cook, stirring, ~5-6 mins or until cooked through.
- Place 8 corn tortillas on a griddle or pan over medium-low heat until pliable.
- Build tacos: tortilla + beef + shredded lettuce + avocados + pickled jalapenos (optional) + 1-2T cotija cheese.
Notes
*Note: read all ingredient lists; avoid added msg, sugar, gluten, etc.
**Nutrition information is for 1 serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 595.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3g | Protein: 43.3g | Fat: 33.7g