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Shredded beef tacos that you'll crave every time!

Delicious shredded beef tacos that are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Once cooked, remove the beef from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Stir in lime juice and mix well.
  6. To assemble the tacos, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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