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Cilantro-Lime Beef Tacos with Mojito Slaw
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Cilantro-Lime Beef Tacos with Mojito Slaw
8 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 4 limes, for zest/juice
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups reserved  Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Pot Roast  with 1 cup sauce
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • ⅔ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (optional)
  • 8 small corn (or flour) tortillas

Steps

    1. Zest 1 lime (2 teaspoons), juice all limes (4 tablespoons). Cut top 4 inches of cilantro; discard stems. Place cilantro, garlic, pot roast sauce, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in food processor bowl (or blender); puree until smooth.
    2. Place pot roast in large bowl; pull to shred into small pieces. Place beef and cilantro sauce in large, nonstick sauté pan on medium; simmer 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is 165°F.
    3. Slice onion and chop mint. Combine in second large bowl: mayonnaise, lime zest, agave, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; whisk until blended. Add coleslaw mix, onions, and mint; toss to coat. Halve avocado, scoop out flesh, and slice. Slice jalapeño into rings, if using.
    4. Warm tortillas following package instructions. Arrange tortillas on flat surface; top with even amounts beef mixture, slaw, avocados, and jalapeños. Serve.

The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking beef, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 33g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 115mg, Sodium 560mg, Total Carb 26g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 6g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 30g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 15%, Potassium 15%