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Tacos de Res

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food culture of Guatemala, Tacos de Res are a beloved staple that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with marinated beef and served on soft corn tortillas, these tacos reflect the use of fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. They are often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, embodying the communal spirit of sharing good food. Today, variations can be found across Central America and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to this classic dish.

GuatemalanGTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cloves garlic
1 cup sliced onions
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pork cube
1 beef cube
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup sliced tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup salsa
8 corn taco shells

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Fresh pico de gallo is healthier with no preservatives.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas provide more fiber.

1

Heat up cooking oil in an empty frying pan.

2

Add garlic and stir.

3

Add sliced onions and continue to stir.

4

Pour ground meat (ground pork or ground beef) into the frying pan and stir well to combine.

5

Cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes.

6

Add soy sauce to the meat mixture.

7

Add half a pork cube or half a beef cube to the mixture.

8

Add half a tablespoon of ground pepper.

9

Add oyster sauce and stir well to combine all flavors.

10

Cover the pan and let it cook for a few more minutes.

11

Once the ground meat is cooked, put it on a plate.

12

Add ground meat inside each corn taco shell.

13

Place sliced tomatoes on top of the ground meat in each taco shell.

14

Add sliced onions to each taco shell.

15

Add chopped cabbage inside each taco shell.

16

Top each taco shell with salsa sauce.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicingassembling

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Beef TacosTacos de Carne

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