Mexican · Lunch
Shredded Beef Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
Shredded beef simmered in a spiced tomato-chipotle broth until tender, then piled on a toasted whole-wheat roll with pickled onion and a light avocado swipe. Lean sirloin, reduced oil, and a smaller cheese portion keep it lighter while chipotle, cumin, and lime carry the flavor of a Mexican torta.
$4
15 minsPrep
75 minsCook
90 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
386Calories
36.2gProtein
13.8gFat
32.1gCarbs
8.9gSugar
6.8gFiber
610mgSodium
89mgChol
4.1gSat Fat
780mgPotassium
150mgCalcium
4.6mgIron
2.3mcgVitamin B12
9.5mgVitamin C
low-calorie
protein-rich
high-fiber
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Trim the beef sirloin of visible fat and pat dry. Mince the garlic and chipotle. Chop the onion; reserve 2 thin rings for pickling. Mash the avocado.
2
Sear
Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef 2 minutes per side until browned on the outside.
3
Sauté
Push the beef to one side, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté over medium heat 3 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
4
Braise
Stir in the canned tomatoes, chipotle, cumin, smoked paprika, and beef stock. Cover and braise over low heat 60 minutes until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
5
Finish
Shred the beef with two forks, return it to the sauce, and simmer uncovered 5 minutes until the sauce clings to the meat. Stir in the lime juice and toss the onion rings with red wine vinegar in a separate bowl.
6
Plate
Spread the mashed avocado and yogurt on the toasted bun halves, pile on the shredded beef, then top with the pickled onion rings, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Close and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g beef sirloin
- 1/2 cup60g, from a 14.5 oz can canned tomatoes
- 2 tsp2 tsp chipotle in adobo
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp60g onion, plus 2 thin rings for topping
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup120ml beef stock, low-sodium
- 2 tsp2 tsp lime juice
- 22 whole-wheat bun (about 2 oz/57g)
- 4 tsp4 tsp avocado
- 2 tbsp30g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp30g cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp4g cilantro
- 2 tsp2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
