Soft Beef Tacos with Salsa
- 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
- 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.
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
- Saute half of beef until brown, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl.
- Saute 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.
- 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.)
- Heat tortillas 1 at a time on stove burner, about 10 seconds per side, turning with tongs.
- Cover with towel to keep warm.
- Serve stew with tortillas, allowing diners to assemble tacos.
olive oil, boneless beef chuck, salsa, beef broth, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, lime juice, corn
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/soft-beef-tacos-with-salsa-4347 (may not work)