Tacos de Carne with Cilantro Lime Crema
Recipe from
The Food Channel
Tender beef simmered in salsa provides a deep, rich flavor upon which to pile grilled fresh peppers and chopped tomatoes all cooled down with a cilantro lime crema.

Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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1 cupsour creamsee savings

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1/4 cupmilksee savings

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1/4 cupmayonnaisesee savings

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2 tablespoonsminced cilantrosee savings

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2 tablespoonsfresh lime juicesee savings

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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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4 cupscooked pot roast meat, torn into bite-sized piecessee savings

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1/2 cupFrontera Habanero Salsasee savings

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1 cupFrontera Roasted Tomato Salsasee savings

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1 cupred onion, choppedsee savings

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2yellow peppers, grilled and slicedsee savings

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1tomato, choppedsee savings

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12flour tortillas, grilledsee savings

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fresh cilantro for garnishsee savings

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grilled lime wedges for garnishsee savings

Directions
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Start by making the crema. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, milk, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly and chill.
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To make the beef, combine beef pieces, salsas, and red onion, and saute in a large skillet until bubbling. Continue simmering for 5 minutes, take off heat, and set aside.
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Arrange grilled tortillas, peppers, beef, tomatoes, cilantro and a dish of crema on a serving platter and allow guests to assemble their own tacos.
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