Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

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Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

Whether you serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds or just simple meatballs. Our beef recipes are a must try!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 3 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 3 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 1 kgs chuck roast


  • 2 tbsp olive oil


  • 1 tbsp oregano


  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder


  • 1 tsp cumin


  • 1 tsp paprika


  • 4 nos cloves garlic, minced


  • 1 pinch salt and pepper


  • 1 nos onion, thinly sliced


  • 1 nos jalapeno, seeded and diced (leave the seeds if you prefer spicy)


  • 3/4 cups orange juice


  • 2 tbsp lime juice


  • 1/4 cups stock or water


  • 1 cups corn or flour tortillas

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over meat and use your hand to rub it onto the meat.
  • Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over meat and use your hand to rub it onto the meat.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Sear the meat on both sides. Once the meat is seared, add garlic, onion, and jalapeno and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add orange juice, lime juice, and stock (or water), scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze it. Cover and place in oven for 2½-3 hours or until the beef is tender enough to shred. Alternatively, you can place the meat in a slow cooker after searing it. Add the rest of the ingredients, cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove beef from pot and shred using 2 forks. Once shredded, place meat back in juices to keep it from drying out.
  • To assemble tacos, spread shredded beef in the middle of a warm tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, cilantro, chopped onion, lime, and hot sauce.