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Tender, slow-cooked beef, shredded and simmered in a smoky chipotle-lime sauce. Piled high in warm corn tortillas, these tacos are a Tex-Mex classic perfect for any night of the week. Ready for your favorite toppings!
For 6 servings
Prepare and Sear the Beef (15 mins)
Sauté Aromatics and Build the Sauce (8 mins)
Tender, slow-cooked beef, shredded and simmered in a smoky chipotle-lime sauce. Piled high in warm corn tortillas, these tacos are a Tex-Mex classic perfect for any night of the week. Ready for your favorite toppings!
This tex_mex recipe takes 215 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 789.34 calories per serving with 50.03g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Braise the Beef (10 mins)
Slow Cook Until Tender (3 hours)
Shred the Beef and Finish the Filling (20 mins)
Assemble the Tacos (5 mins)
This recipe also works well with pork shoulder (pork butt) for a carnitas-style taco. Follow the same instructions, adjusting cooking time as needed until the pork is tender.
For an Instant Pot version, use the 'Sauté' function for steps 1 and 2. Then, add all ingredients back to the pot, seal, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow a 15-minute natural release before shredding.
For a different flavor profile, add 1 teaspoon of ground coriander and a pinch of cinnamon to the spice mix. You can also add a whole dried ancho or guajillo chili (rehydrated and blended) for more authentic Mexican depth.
Get creative with toppings! Try crumbled cotija cheese, pickled red onions, sliced radishes, avocado, or a drizzle of crema.
Beef is a complete protein, providing all the essential amino acids your body needs for muscle growth, tissue repair, and maintaining overall body function.
This dish provides a significant amount of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron from plants. Iron is crucial for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.
Beef is a natural source of B vitamins, especially B12, which is vital for nerve function and energy production. It also contains niacin, B6, and riboflavin.
A serving of two shredded beef tacos contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the fat content of the beef and the specific toppings used.
These tacos can be part of a balanced diet. Beef is an excellent source of protein, iron, and B vitamins. To make them healthier, choose a leaner cut of beef, use corn tortillas which are typically lower in calories and higher in fiber than flour, and load up on fresh vegetable toppings.
Chuck roast is ideal because its fat and connective tissue break down during slow cooking, resulting in incredibly tender, flavorful meat. Beef brisket or round roast are also good alternatives.
Absolutely! The beef filling tastes even better the next day. You can prepare the entire filling up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Store leftover shredded beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water or broth until warmed through.
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