BRAISED MOLE BEEF TACOS
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 3/4 hours
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, well trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 cup beef broth
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ancho Chile Pepper
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Chipotle Chile Pepper
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Mexican Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken in half
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
Garnishes:
Mexican crema, crθme fraξche or sour cream
Mexican queso fresco, queso aρejo (Cotija) or feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped fresh cilantro
Toasted slivered almonds
Directions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot on medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the beef; brown on all sides. Repeat with remaining beef. Remove beef; set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in same pot on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add water; stir to loosen browned bits in bottom of pan. Add beef, beef broth, tomato paste and seasonings; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chocolate. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until beef is tender and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Brush both sides of tortillas lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook each tortilla in nonstick skillet on medium heat 1 minute per side or until tortilla is slightly crisp but still pliable. Drain on paper towels. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into center of each tortilla. Top with desired garnishes. Fold and serve.
Recipe from McCormick® - Spices & Seasonings
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