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Beef Tinga Tacos And Tostadas

Shredded beef simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, served on warm tortillas and crispy tostada shells, topped with pickled red onions, cilantro, crema, guacamole, salsa roja, and a dash of Tabasco.

Total time
120 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Beef Tinga Tacos And Tostadas
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in a hot pot with oil.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until soft, then stir in tomato sauce and chipotle.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5 hours, then shred.

  4. Step 4

    Warm tortillas and crisp tostada shells in a dry skillet.

  5. Step 5

    Pile shredded beef onto tortillas and tostadas.

  6. Step 6

    Top with pickled onions, cilantro, crema, guacamole, salsa roja, and Tabasco.

  7. Step 7

    Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • knife

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