Description
Delicious shredded beef tacos that are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the seared beef to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Alternatively, you can cook it in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the beef from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Stir in lime juice and mix well.
- To assemble the tacos, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded beef, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Try using different proteins such as shredded chicken or pork for a variation on the classic taco.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg