The perfect Certified Hereford Beef taco, cooked and spiced to perfection, placed in tortillas for a flavorful bite of an authentic Mexican dish.
Helpful Hereford Tips
Preheat your grill 15 to 25 minutes before you begin grilling to make sure it reaches the right temperature.
Ingredients
8 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed, rinsed
1 garlic clove
½ white onion
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 tablespoons avocado oil
25 corn tortillas
Ingredients for taco filling:
1 ½ lb. Certified Hereford Beef Chuck Shoulder Clod
2 tablespoons of avocado oil
2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped in small cubes
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
½ cup white onion, chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Items you will need:
- Parchment paper (5 sheets)
- Wicker Basket
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 25 tacosPro Tip
Make sure you avoid over-hydrating the tortillas with meat and stew juices.Directions:
- Line a wicker basket with 3 sheets of parchment paper, leaving an overhang to cover tacos.
- In a large, covered stock pot, boil dried guajillo chiles in water for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a blender, place boiled and peeled chile skins, garlic clove, 1/2 onion, cilantro, salt and 1 1/2 cups of the chile water. Blend until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a large sauté pan. Pour blended chile mixture into pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cover.
Steps for Taco Filling:
- Cook Certified Hereford Beef espaldilla de res then shred and set aside.
- In a large saute pan heat oil over medium heat.
- Add potatoes and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Add shredded beef, tomatoes, onion, serrano chile and cilantro. Stir to combine and then season with salt, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.
- Cover pan and cook until potatoes are tender; approximately 5 minutes.
- Uncover pan and cook for another 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
Assembly:
- Return sauce to medium heat for 2 minutes until the sauce begins to boil. Decrease heat to low.
- Dip tortillas, one at a time, in sauce covering both sides.
- Transfer dipped tortillas to a large plate and fill with beef and potato mixture. Fold and place taco in basket. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover basket with overhang and 2 sheets of parchment paper and a plastic bag or wrap.
- Let tacos rest and steam in basket for 1 hour before serving.
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The perfect Certified Hereford Beef taco, cooked and spiced to perfection, placed in tortillas for a flavorful bite of an authentic Mexican dish.