
By Paul Leddy
Tacos De Guisado
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:2h 20min
Updated at: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:11:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories355.4 kcal (18%)
Total Fat16.5 g (24%)
Carbs14.1 g (5%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein36.4 g (73%)
Sodium712.6 mg (36%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 packageBeef Cheek Meat

4 tablespoonsolive oil
divided

1white onion
chopped

2garlic cloves
chopped

2roma tomatoes
diced

1jalapeno
stemmed, chopped

1 teaspoonkosher salt

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoondried mexican oregano

1 tablespoonground guajillo chile powder

2 tablespoonsflour

2 cupsbeef broth
or chicken

Corn tortillas
warm, as needed

1 packageBeef Cheek Meat
Toppings
Instructions
Step 1
Trim and slice beef cheek meat into small pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven on high heat. Add beef cheek meat pieces and brown evenly, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
To same pot, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and onions, reduce heat, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, jalapeno, salt, cumin, oregano, and ground guajillo chile powder and stir to blend. Continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook over low heat until completely blended, about 2 minutes,
Step 3
Add 2 cups broth. Using a spatula, scrape down sides of pot and browned bits on the bottom of the pot until everything is blended. Partially cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until cheek meat is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Add additional broth, as needed, while cheek meat is cooking. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Step 4
Layer guisado into warm corn tortillas with your favorite toppings such as chopped onions, guacamole, salsa verde, and lime.
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