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Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos

Delicious and satisfying tacos filled with tender, flavorful beef seasoned and slow-cooked with chipotle chilies for a smoky kick.

  • Total Time: 570 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth, divided
  • 3 – 4 chipotle chilies in adobo
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cut the chuck roast into 6 equal portions and remove large pieces of fat.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Dab the roast pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Sear 3 pieces of roast in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a slow cooker.
  5. Repeat the searing process with the remaining roast pieces, transferring them to the slow cooker.
  6. In a food processor, puree chipotle chilies, garlic, and 1/4 cup beef broth.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining beef broth, chipotle mixture, ground cumin, oregano, and ground cloves.
  8. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker and nestle bay leaves in between the beef. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
  9. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks.
  10. Stir in the lime juice and return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, mixing well and cooking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
  11. Strain the liquid from the beef and serve inside warm tortillas with toppings.

Notes

Customize your tacos with toppings like diced onions, chopped cilantro, avocado, salsa, or lime wedges for a fun meal.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 540 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: tacos, beef, chipotle, Mexican, slow cooker