Maple Bourbon Braised Beef Tacos

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Makes

4 - 6 Servings

Maple Bourbon Braised Beef Tacos

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Maple Bourbon Braised Beef Tacos

Directions

Ingredients

For the dressing-

  • 2 teaspoons shallots, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

For the slaw-

  • 1 cup kale (preferably Lacianto), stems removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup radicchio or red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded

For the tacos-

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups braised beef (prepared by following the Maple Bourbon Braised Beef recipe)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Avocado, peeled, pit removed and sliced
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Pepitas, toasted
  • Jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • Manchego cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Combine the shallots, mustard, Sriracha and red wine vinegar, slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  3. Combine the kale, radicchio or red cabbage, and carrots in a medium bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the slaw just before serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 2 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. Wrap the tortillas in foil and heat for 5-10 minutes in the oven.
  6. Top each tortilla with braised beef, caramelized onion, and kale slaw. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, pepitas, jalapeno and cheese. Serve immediately.