Soft Beef Tacos with Salsa Recipe

Name: Soft Beef Tacos with Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup bottled chunky medium-hot salsa; 1/4 cup canned beef broth; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 12 6-inch-diameter corn or flour tortillas

Servings: persons

1
Place eggplant slices on 2 baking sheets.
2
Lightly salt eggplant on both sides.
3
Let stand 1 hour.
4
Drain on paper towels, pat eggplant dry, wiping off salt.
5
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
6
Saute half of beef until brown, about 3 minutes.
7
Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl.
8
Saute remaining beef until brown, about 3 minutes.
9
Return all beef to pot.
10
Add salsa, broth, garlic, sugar and soy sauce; bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
12
Uncover pot and simmer stew until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
13
Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
16
Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.
17
Rewarm before continuing.)
18
Heat tortillas 1 at a time on stove burner, about 10 seconds per side, turning with tongs.
19
Cover with towel to keep warm.
20
Serve stew with tortillas, allowing diners to assemble tacos.

1598

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 cup bottled chunky medium-hot salsa, 1/4 cup canned beef broth, and more.

Yes, Soft Beef Tacos with 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!

Soft Beef Tacos with Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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