Tacos de Res con Salsa Habanero
Tacos de Res con Salsa Habanero is a truly fiery Mexican dish that is made special by the power and intense flavor of the habanero pepper. Habanero is one of the hottest chilies, but when used properly, it adds fantastic depth to dishes. The slow-cooked, tender beef perfectly balances the strong sauce, while fresh cilantro and lime add freshness to the flavors. This dish is made for lovers of real Mexican flavors!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
600
g
Beef chuck or brisket
1
White onion
3
cloves
Garlic
1
Bay leaf
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Black pepper
2
Habanero peppers
2
Tomatoes
10
g
Fresh cilantro
1
Lime
1
tbsp
Olive oil
8
Corn tortillas
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Preparation Steps
1
Cut the beef into large chunks and place in a pot with cold water. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the habanero sauce: dry-roast the tomatoes and habanero peppers in a skillet until slightly charred.
3
Place the roasted tomatoes and peppers in a blender. Add a clove of garlic, a pinch of salt, and a little water. Blend until smooth.
4
Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks.
5
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
6
Fill the tortillas with the shredded beef and spoon over the habanero sauce.
7
Garnish with fresh cilantro, squeeze lime juice over the top, and serve immediately!
