Marinating steak with Lifeway Kefir for tacos can work wonders as it transforms tough cuts of meat into a juicy and tender delight. You can thank the lactic acid and live probiotic cultures in Lifeway Kefir for this culinary alchemy. Both work to break down the proteins in the meat, making it softer and easier to digest. This recipe gives your taco a perfectly spicy kick that’s offset by the cool and creamy addition of Lifeway Farmer Cheese. It’s a flawless balance.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how it triggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.
Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.
Prep Time: 4-8 hours Servings: 10-12Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 jalapeno
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 orange
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
For the Tacos:
- 16 corn tortillas or low carb tortilla of choice
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled Farmer Cheese
- lime wedges for serving
- guacamole
- pico de gallo or salsa