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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious shredded beef tacos cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, topped with fresh vegetables and served with lime.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ kg (3 lbs) braising beef
  • 1 tbsp adobo paste
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 480 ml (2 cups) beef stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 tbsp fresh lime juice (Juice of 2 limes)
  • 12 soft tacos (warmed)
  • 1 red onion (peeled and sliced)
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 jalapenos (sliced)
  • 10 cherry (grape) tomatoes (quartered)
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) soured cream
  • 2 limes (sliced into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beef and sear on all sides.
  2. Add the adobo paste, chipotle paste, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, beef stock, salt, pepper, cloves, and lime juice to the pan.
  3. Stir and bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the meat using two forks.
  5. Divide the meat between warmed tacos and top with red onion, fresh coriander, jalapenos, tomatoes, and sour cream.
  6. Serve with wedges of lime.

Notes

  • For oven cooking, refer to the tip included in the recipe.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-9 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg