Adobo Beef Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

This recipe, courtesy of The Beef Checkoff, is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and iron.

Recipe Ingredients:

Pickled Red Onions:
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey

Seasoning:
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder

2 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (about 8 ounces each)
8 (6 to 7-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
Chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions:

1. For Pickled Red Onions: Combine pickled red onions ingredients in medium bowl; stir well. Cover and refrigerate while preparing beef.
2. For Seasoning: Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto beef steaks. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile drain pickled onions well. Carve steaks into thin strips. Top tortillas evenly with steak, queso fresco and pickled onions. Sprinkle with cilantro, as desired.

Makes 8 servings.

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Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 212; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 16g; Sodium: 406mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.