Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos

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Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos

Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos, featuring tender braised beef infused with spicy chipotle paste and savory onions. Perfect for a hearty meal that warms the soul!

466 kcal /serving 4-5 hrs on high or 8-10 hrs on low Serves 4 Medium Mexican

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '700g beef shin or braising beef, diced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g chipotle paste'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large tomatoes, quartered'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 thyme sprigs'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200ml beef stock'}
  • {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '8 small corn tacos'}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine the diced beef shin with chipotle paste.
  2. Cover and let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Cooking

  1. Transfer the marinated beef, sliced onion, chopped garlic, quartered tomatoes, thyme sprigs, and beef stock to a slow cooker.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
  4. Once cooked, remove the thyme sprigs and shred the beef slightly using tongs or a fork.
  5. Drain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil on the stovetop, reducing it by half.

Plating & Serving

  1. Return the shredded beef to the reduced sauce, stirring to combine.
  2. Serve the beef mixture in warm corn tacos.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with guacamole made from avocado, red onion, lime, chilli, and coriander. Pico de gallo also pairs well with these tacos.

Suggested Sides

guacamole pico de gallo

Nutrition per Serving

466 Calories
43.9g Protein 37% DV
39.9g Carbs 14% DV
14.1g Fat 18% DV
5.7g Fiber 15% DV
10.1g Sugars
2156mg Sodium 144% DV
68mg Cholesterol 19% DV
Health Labels Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free Kosher
Allergen Info Eggs Milk

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Gluten
Equipment Slow Cooker, Stovetop
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags beef, Mexican, slow-cook