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Ingredients
- This recipe makes about 12 tacos using regular 6” corn tortillas
- 4 Pounds of small beef intestines (tripe)
- Enough water to cover the “tripitas” to cook in a large pot
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Corn Tortillas
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 1 bunch of cilantro finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 153g | |
| Calories 322 | |
| Calories from Fat 246 | 76% |
| Total Fat 27.85g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 2.15g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2339mg | 97% |
| Potassium 190mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 17.8g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 4.38g | 3% |
| Protein 2.21g | 4% |
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