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Tacos de Alambre Recipe
Tacos de alambre represents authentic recipe adaptations from local Las Cruces restaurants, bringing traditional Mexican street food flavors to home kitchens. This regional specialty showcases authentic preparation techniques and ingredient combinations that create distinctive taste profiles. The restaurant-inspired recipe maintains authenticity while adapting to home cooking methods.
This recipe for tacos de alambre is an adaptation of an authentic recipe from a local restaurant in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We divide this dish into several meals by refrigerating the beef and vegetable mixture and cooking the bacon fresh each time.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
32 tacos
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Ingredients
8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
1 medium onion, diced
4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
32 (6 inch) corn tortillas
4 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool.
While the bacon is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, jalapeños, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
Transfer beef mixture to the skillet with bacon grease. Stir in crumbled bacon until thoroughly combined; keep warm over low heat.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla into the hot pan; place a generous spoonful beef mixture onto the lower half of the tortilla. Cook until bubbles begin to form in the tortilla, then fold in half over beef. Continue cooking until taco is crisp and lightly browned on each side, 1 to 2 minutes total. Repeat to fill and cook remaining tacos, adding more oil as needed.
Serve tacos with tomatoes and Monterey Jack cheese.
Tips
Instead of ground beef, you can use whatever beef is available and most cost-effective at your local grocery.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 271 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 271 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 283mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Protein 12g | 25% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 113mg | 9% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 194mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
