Mini Tacos with Jalapeño Chimichurri Beef

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Makes: 24 mini tacos

Ingredients

  • Jalapeño Chimichurri Beef:
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into cubes
  • 4 oz Rio Luna™ Diced Jalapeños
  • 1 tbsp chipotle, powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • Blistered Tomatoes:
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 100 cherry tomatoes
  • Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups Italian Parsley
  • 2 cups cilantro
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup olive oil, light
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Jalapeño Chimichurri Beef Tortillas:
  • 24 mini flour tortillas
  • 48 oz jalapeño chimichurri beef
  • 100 blistered tomatoes
  • 1 cup chimichurri sauce
  • 4 radishes, cut into 24 slices
  • 2 cups queso fresco
  • Fresh cilantro sprices
  • 24 mini lime wedges

Made With

Directions

  1. Jalapeño Chimichurri Beef:
    In a Dutch oven heat oil and sear beef. Add Rio Luna Diced Jalapeños, chipotle powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cloves. Stir well to combine and toast. Add beef broth and Organic Red Wine Vinegar. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Can also be made in an instant pot and cook for 1 hour. Allow to cool and shred.
  2. Blistered Tomatoes:
    In a cast iron pan heat oil and add 1⁄2 tomatoes to the pan and let sit for 2 minutes until blistered. Remove and finish remaining tomatoes.
  3. Chimichurri Sauce:
    In a blender combined all ingredients except cream. Slowly blend in cream.
  4. Jalapeño Chimichurri Beef Tortillas:
    Warm tortillas. Top with 2 oz of shredded beef, 1 tablespoon chimichurri sauce, 2 blistered tomatoes, sliced radishes, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro.

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