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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 Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: shredded beef
Servings: 20
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

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

  • Keep your slow cooked shredded beef warm in a pot on the stove, ready for making your tacos.
  • 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.
  • 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

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Potassium: 28mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 2mg