Beef Tacos with Pomegranate Guacamole

Name: Beef Tacos with Pomegranate Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican/Latin
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef Top Sirloin Steak, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound); 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted; 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 2 teaspoons hot chili oil, divided; 8 corn tortillas (6-inch diameter), warmed; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup low-fat crumbled queso fresco

Tacos never tasted so good! Combine Sirloin Steak, avocado slices, red cabbage, queso fresco and pomegranate juice-infused guacamole for a unique taco treat.

20
min
4
SERVINGS
500
Cal
37 g
Protein

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

1 boneless beef Top Sirloin Steak, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound)
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
2 teaspoons hot chili oil, divided
8 corn tortillas (6-inch diameter), warmed
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup low-fat crumbled queso fresco

Cooking:

For guacamole, mash 1 avocado in small bowl with fork; add pomegranate juice and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Mix well; set aside.
Slice remaining avocado and drizzle with remaining lime juice.
Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F using a thermometer. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and remaining beef. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Top each tortilla with equal amounts beef, avocado slices, red cabbage, queso fresco and guacamole.

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

Safe Handling Tips

Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

503 CALORIES

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8g SAT FAT

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37g PROTEIN

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3.1 mg IRON

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7 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 503 Calories; 234 Calories from fat; 26g Total Fat (8 g Saturated Fat; 12 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 90 mg Cholesterol; 300 mg Sodium; 32 g Total Carbohydrate; 8.5 g Dietary Fiber; 37 g Protein; 3.1 mg Iron; 9.7 mg NE Niacin; 1 mg Vitamin B₆; 2 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 7 mg Zinc; 38 mcg Selenium; 126.3 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron.

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Beef Tacos with Pomegranate Guacamole