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Short Rib Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream

July 10, 2013 by Gail Watson

Short Rib Tacos~A Stack of Dishes.comWhat you are witnessing is the spoils of over grilling- Next day Short Rib Tacos served with crisp fresh garden vegetables. To sparkle things up I whipped up a refreshing and light cilantro lime cream, which for such low calories offered a flavor punch and delightful creaminess.

Earlier this week we had some friends over and we made up my Korean BBQ’d short ribs. Since we are cooking over charcoal I try to make the most out of the effort and often over grill. Cold smoky meats the next day on a salad is summertime heaven to me. It’s also quick and easy pickin’s, which means more time to run off and play, and less time over a sink or cutting board.

dem bones ~ A stack of dishes.comShort ribs can have some chew on them, but sliced thinly they were lovely in these tacos.

There is a fairly large Mexican community here and a surprising supply of produce and ingredients (read: cactus and many chilis). At my nearby supermarket they sell fresh hand made flour tortillas. Each one is rough and irregular and slightly dense. After some toasting over the flame of my stove, they are are soft and pliable and not at all floury like the mass produced versions.

I heart them.

shortribtacoThe real magic of this meal is in the cilantro lime cream. Using nonfat Greek yogurt as a base, the cilantro and lime add the depth of flavor and synergistic coolness that spicy food begs as a compliment. It’s thick and delicious and so so flavorful. I made no complaints of having to lick the drips off my fingers. With no added fats and a snap to make, I quickly made up another batch to spread over tomorrow sandwich- whatever that may be.bitten

Next Day Short Rib Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream
2013-07-10 10:38:22
The magic is in the cream. Use it on anything grilled: fish, chicken, and of course, beef.
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475 calories
51 g
98 g
13 g
44 g
3 g
479 g
319 g
20 g
0 g
9 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
479g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
Calories from Fat 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g
20%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 98mg
33%
Sodium 319mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 9g
35%
Sugars 20g
Protein 44g
Vitamin A
21%
Vitamin C
61%
Calcium
15%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 pound of grilled leftover meats: chicken, beef, or even fish
  2. 1 cup nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
  3. 1 cup of chopped cilantro- stems and leaves
  4. Zest and juice of one lime
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  7. 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño- optional
  8. 2 cups diced tomatoes
  9. 1 cup diced red onion
  10. 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  11. 1 avocado, cut into small chunks
  12. 8- 6" flour tortillas
  13. Lime slices to serve
Instructions
  1. Slice meats into bite sized pieces.
  2. In a food processor combine yogurt, cilantro, lime zest and juice, S & P and jalapeno if you're using it. Blend until smooth. If too thick you may thin with either a little milk or water.
  3. I prefer to toast my tortillas before eating them. Either toast in a dry skillet, on a grill, or in a toaster.
  4. To assemble: place some meat down the middle and add your vegetables. Finish with the cilantro lime cream and a nice squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
  1. I did not add any heat to this dish. You may opt to add some jalapeno to the cilantro lime cream, or slash some hot sauce on your meats. It's all good.
By by Gail Watson
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475
fat
13g
protein
44g
carbs
51g
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Filed Under: Healthy Recipes, main, main course Tagged With: cilantro, flour tortillas, grilled meats, tacos

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  1. Marie @ Little Kitchie says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, these sound to die for!! That cilantro cream really does sound like heaven!

  2. Phil says

    July 13, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Gail -you had me at short ribs! Cilantro cream? Wow!

  3. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Yep I am dying over short ribs in taco form! Yes!

  4. Marisa @MargaritasInTheRain says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    This looks so delish! Great pics!

  5. Karli says

    July 29, 2013 at 10:18 am

    These look amazing. It’s 9:18 am and I’m ready for a taco!

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  7. Anonymous says

    March 29, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Gracias por explicar con tanta claridad sobre este tema.Hay muy frecuentemente que la gente lia y lia para explicar con claridad las mismas y creo que solamente logran es fastidiar al lector. Un besito

    • Gail Watson says

      April 10, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Gracias! I am glad that the recipe has helped you. Un besito to you too!

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