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Cuban-Style Shredded Beef Tacos with Mojo Salsa – Recipe

A recipe for tender, juicy tacos with slow cooked Cuban style shredded beef (ropa vieja) served with a Cuban mojo inspired salsa, perfect for taco night.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 5 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • Ropa Vieja See my Cuban-Style Shredded Beef Recipe
  • Mojo Salsa - See below
  • Warmed flour tortillas
  • Favorite hot sauce for serving
FOR THE MOJO SALSA
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper diced (or use a milder pepper as desired)
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • juice from 1 lime
  • Juice from ½ orange
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Keep your slow cooked shredded beef warm in a pot on the stove, ready for making your tacos.
  2. Prepare the salsa by combining all of the salsa ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Set in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to mingle.
  3. Serve 2 ounces of shredded beef per warmed tortilla, then top with salsa and a bit of hot sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • A 2-pound flank steak will allow you to make 16-20 tacos, so prepare accordingly. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 5kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 3.7mg (4%) Calcium 2mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Calories 5kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%
Calcium 2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.