Description
Tender, spiced beef slow-cooked for hours and served in warm tortillas with customizable toppings. Perfect for gatherings, meal prep, or an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cinnamon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup beef bone broth
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp tomato paste
Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Optional toppings: pickled onions, chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, vegan cheese, avocado slices
Instructions
Season meat with spices: paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cinnamon.
Place onion and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker and lay meat on top.
Mix broth, tomato paste, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over meat.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Shred meat with two forks and return to slow cooker for 30 minutes on ‘warm’ to soak in juices.
Serve in warmed tortillas with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Use jackfruit for a plant-based version.
Store leftovers in airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
Add lime juice when reheating to refresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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