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Savory Beef Tacos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Delicious tender beef slow-cooked with chiles and spices, then assembled into crispy tacos topped with cheese and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 lbs beef (chuck roast or short rib)
  • 1 onion onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2-3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2-3 dried ancho chiles
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca or mozzarella)
  • for garnish Chopped cilantro and onion
  • for serving Lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Combine beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, dried chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Simmer for 120-180 minutes until tender.
  • Shred the cooked beef and strain the cooking liquid to use as a dipping sauce.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla, add shredded beef and cheese, fold, and cook until crispy and cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve tacos garnished with cilantro, onion, and lime wedges, with the strained sauce on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the dried chiles before blending.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef