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Iron Woman Tacos

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One super iron-packed meal!
Course: Dinner
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, refined sugar-free, soy-free

Ingredients

Goji Hot Sauce

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons goji berries
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
  • 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoons honey optional

Beef Tacos

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper diced
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 4-5 100% corn tortillas organic
  • Chopped cilantro, cheese, lettuce, limes, or avocado (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) for serving

Instructions

Goji Hot Sauce

  • In a high-speed blender*, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Taste, and add another ¼ teaspoon sea salt or a tablespoon honey if desired.**
  • If not using immediately, sauce keeps in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

Beef Tacos

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until they begin to soften.
  • Add garlic and jalapeno (if using) and saute another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add beef, bell pepper, tomato paste, and spices. Break up the beef with a spatula or spoon, and saute until the beef is browned.
  • Once beef is browned and cooked through, turn heat down to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. I usually don’t have to add extra liquid, but you can add a bit of water or stock if you findthe mixture to be too dry.
  • Meanwhile, heat up the tortillas. If you have a gas stove, turn the flame on high and use metal (heatproof) tongs to place the tortilla directly on the flame. Heat for about 5-10 seconds, then flip with the tongs and heat the other side for 5-10 seconds. Remove with tongs and turn off flame.
  • If you don’t have a gas stove, you can heat in the microwave. Place 4-5 tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp (not soggy) paper towel, and microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through.
  • Stuff corn tortillas with beef, optional toppings, and goji hot sauce!

Notes

*If you don’t have a high-speed blender, just combine all ingredients and let them soak for 2 hours before blending.
**Remember that this is used like a hot sauce, so it may taste very tart/sweet/salty on its own, but mellows out and blends with other flavors when added to a dish.