Description
Experience a fiesta of flavors with these hearty street tacos, featuring slow-cooked beef chuck roast, zesty lime, and a sprinkle of salty Cotija cheese, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1⁄2 cup beef broth
- 1⁄4 cup orange juice
- 20 small corn tortillas
- 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chuck roast on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to the crock pot.
2. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add them on top of the roast in the crock pot.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the beef and vegetables.
4. Pour the lime juice, beef broth, and orange juice over the contents of the crock pot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easy to pull apart with a fork.
6. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
7. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and mix it with the juices.
8. Warm the corn tortillas over a skillet or microwave until pliable.
9. Assemble the tacos by adding a generous amount of the shredded beef mixture to each tortilla. Top with cilantro, Cotija cheese, and serve with lime wedges and your choice of salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
Slow cooking allows the beef to absorb all the flavors, making it incredibly tender.
You can substitute beef chuck roast with pork shoulder for a different flavor profile.
Cotija cheese adds a salty kick that complements the juicy beef.
Consider toasting the corn tortillas slightly on a skillet for an extra layer of flavor.
Street tacos are great for gatherings; let guests assemble their own for a fun taco bar experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350