Milk-Braised Beef Tacos with Calabacitas

Name: Milk-Braised Beef Tacos with Calabacitas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 hrs 42 min
Total time: 3 hrs 27 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups lactose-free whole milk; 1/2 cup cotija cheese; 1 head garlic; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 2 dried Guajillo chiles; 1 pound beef chuck roast; Salt; Pepper; 8 to 12 soft tortillas; 1 ear fresh corn; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 small zucchinis; 1 roasted Hatch chile

45 min Prep Time

2 hrs 42 min Cook Time

3 hrs 27 min Total Time

4 Servings

793 Calories

61 g Carbohydrates

45 g Total Fat

39 g

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Ingredients

Milk-Braised Beef:

1 head garlic
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
2 dried Guajillo chiles
2 cups lactose-free whole milk
1 pound beef chuck roast
Salt and pepper
8-12 soft tortillas

Calabacitas:

1 ear fresh corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 small zucchinis, diced
1 roasted Hatch chile
¼ cup lactose-free whole milk
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions

Prepare Beef:
- Toast garlic cut-side down
- Toast spices in milk 10-15 min
- Season beef, cover with milk mixture
- Braise at 275° F for 2-2½ hrs until tender
Make Calabacitas:
- Sauté onion until caramelized
- Add zucchini, corn and chile
- Stir in milk and cheese
Serve:
- Shred beef in braising liquid
- Fill tortillas with beef and calabacitas

Notes/Additions

Meal Prep: Beef keeps 4 days refrigerated
Spice Control: Adjust chile quantities
Alternative Uses:
- Beef sandwiches
- Breakfast hash
Key Tip: Maintain braising liquid level

NUTRITION FACTS

PER SERVING

Calories: 793
Protein: 39 g
Carbohydrate: 61 g
Fiber: 5 g
Total Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 96 mg
Calcium: 38% DV
Sodium: 936 mg

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