San Antonio's Barbacoa Tacos & Big Red

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain offers more fiber, while flour tortillas can be cheaper.

Rinse the beef cheeks well in the sink.

Place the rinsed beef cheeks in a baking tray.

Trim off excess fat from the beef cheeks as needed.

Season the beef cheeks with salt and pepper on both sides.

Cover the baking tray with foil for easy cleanup.

Bake the beef cheeks in a 325 degree oven for about 2 hours.

While the beef is baking, prepare pico de gallo by chopping tomato, onion, cilantro, and squeezing lime juice into a bowl.

Mix the pico de gallo ingredients together and add salt to taste, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

After baking, shred the beef cheeks using two forks or slice as desired.

Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or use corn tortillas if preferred.

Assemble the tacos by adding shredded beef to the tortillas and topping with pico de gallo and avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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