Low Fat Tacos and Salsa Recipe

Name: Low Fat Tacos and Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket; 1 garlic clove; 1 onion, halved; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup water; salt and pepper; 4 tomatillos (green tomatoes); 2 jalapeno chiles; 1 garlic clove; 12 onion; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 100 g cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket
1 garlic clove
1 onion, halved
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
salt and pepper
4 tomatillos (green tomatoes)
2 jalapeno chiles
1 garlic clove
12 onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 large onion, finely chopped
100 g cilantro, finely chopped

1
Combine all the Beef Ingredients and put them in the crock pot on low for 12 hrs or until beef is at its most tender.
2
Remove herbs, garlic and onion from beef.
3
Shred it and set aside.
4
You can store it in plastic container and freeze it.
5
Salsa:.
6
Boil tomatillos with jalapenos.
7
In a blender or food processor, mix all remaining Salsa Ingredients until you get a smooth consistency.
8
Add a little water from where you boiled the tomatillos and jalapenos if salsa is too thick.
9
Taco Preparation:.
10
I heat up the beef in the microwave and then put in on the table in a serving dish with a cover, along with warm tortillas, toppings and salsa.
11
Place some beef on a warm corn tortilla, top with salsa and chopped onions and cilantro.

517

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket, 1 garlic clove, 1 onion, halved, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Tacos and Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Tacos and Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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