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Shredded Beef Taco with Green Sauce

A quick and satisfying taco filled with seasoned shredded beef, topped with a tangy green sauce, fresh radishes, pickled jalapeños, and cilantro. Served on a warm blue corn tortilla with a side of corn on the cob.

Total time
10 min
Servings
1
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Shredded Beef Taco with Green Sauce
comfortingquickmexicandairy freebeeftendercrunchyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked shredded beef
  • 2 medium blue corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup green salsa
  • 2 medium radishes
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm the 2 blue corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable, about 1 minute per side. Keep them covered with a clean towel.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, heat the 1 cup shredded beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and slightly sizzling, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Divide the hot beef between the tortillas. Top each with 2 tablespoons of green salsa, 1 sliced radish, 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeños, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, with extra green salsa on the side if desired.

  5. 5

    Optional: add a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of onion for extra freshness.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • small saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board

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