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Soft Beef Tacos with Salsa

Pass grated cheddar cheese and extra salsa at the table.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 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

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place eggplant slices on 2 baking sheets. Lightly salt eggplant on both sides. Let stand 1 hour. Drain on paper towels, pat eggplant dry, wiping off salt.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté half of beef until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Sauté remaining beef until brown, about 3 minutes. Return all beef to pot. Add salsa, broth, garlic, sugar and soy sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Uncover pot and simmer stew until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm before continuing.)

    Step 4

    Heat tortillas 1 at a time on stove burner, about 10 seconds per side, turning with tongs. Cover with towel to keep warm.

    Step 5

    Serve stew with tortillas, allowing diners to assemble tacos.