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Baja Beef Tacos

Recipe #301878 | 40 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: cookiedog

The time does not include 20 minutes stand time.

Posted on: May 2, 2008

Ingredients

  • tablespoons ancho chili pepper
  • teaspoons garlic salt
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon oregano leaves
  • lb skirt steak
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 16 equal slices
  • 1 1/2 cups pinto beans, canned rinsed and drained (preferably homemade) or pinto beans, canned rinsed and drained
  • pico de gallo or salsa
  • guacamole
  • Grilled Lime Jalapenos

    Directions

    1. 1
      Stir together dry seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over both sides of skirt steak and let stand for 30 minutes. Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let stand for 5 minutes, then chop into small, bite-size pieces; set aside and keep warm. Cook each tortilla in a large skillet, or griddle over high heat for about 15 seconds on each side. Place 2 pieces of cheese in the center of each tortilla and place in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Remove from skillet and top with a spoonful of beans, meat, salsa and guacamole. Serve with Grilled Lime Jalapeños.
    2. 2
      Grilled Lime Jalapeños:
    3. 3
      Grill whole jalapeño peppers over medium heat until well charred on all sides. Remove from grill and slice. Season generously to taste with fresh lime juice and salt. You'll be addicted to these in no time!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (191g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 369
    Calories from Fat 156 (42%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 17.4g 26%
    Saturated Fat 8.4g 41%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6.7g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 60mg 20%
    Sodium 396mg 16%
    Potassium 406mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrate 24.3g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 3.9g 15%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 28.0g 55%
    Vitamin A 255mcg 5%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 16%
    Vitamin B12 1.5mcg 25%
    Vitamin C 1mg 2%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 287mg 28%
    Iron 4mg 23%

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