Shredded Beef Tacos

These Tender Shredded Beef Tacos are a guaranteed hit at every gathering. Packed with rich, spicy flavors, this recipe offers you the choice to make it in the oven, which renders the beef so tender and juicy, or use modern appliances like a pressure cooker or slow cooker for convenience. Whichever way you choose to prepare it, you're in for a delicious treat!

Ingredients

🥩 3.5 pounds beef round top round steak
🫒 3 tablespoons oil
🧅 1 large onion
🧄 4 cloves garlic
🍅 1 10oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
🌶️ 1/2 7oz can of chipotle peppers with adobo sauce (use the full can for extra spice)
🌿 1 tablespoon cumin
🌿 1 tablespoon oregano
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1 packet Sazón
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🫗 2 cups beef broth
🌿 2 bay leaves
🍋 Juice of 1 lime

Sides

🌮 Tortillas
🧅 Chopped onion
🌿 Cilantro
🍅 Pico de gallo
🍋 Lime slices

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2- Sear Beef:

Heat a pan or Dutch oven over high heat and add the oil.
Sear the beef on all sides to lock in the flavors.
Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside. Repeat if necessary until all beef is seared.

3- Sauté Aromatics:

In the same pan, add the diced onion and garlic.
Sauté for a couple of minutes until the onions become translucent.

4- Add Tomatoes and Peppers:

Add in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and chipotle peppers along with the adobo sauce.
Adjust the peppers to your spice preference.
Crush the chipotle peppers with your hand or a spoon to mix well.

5- Season:

Season the mixture with cumin, oregano, salt, Sazón, and black pepper.
Stir well to combine the spices.

6- Combine and Add Broth:

Return the seared beef to the pot and pour the beef broth over it.
Add the bay leaves on top.

7- Prepare for Baking:

Wet a piece of parchment paper, squeeze out excess water, and place it over the meat to retain moisture.
Then cover the pot with a lid.

8- Bake:

Place the pot in the preheated oven and bake for 3 hours and 30 minutes.

9- Shred and Serve:

After baking, add lime juice over the cooked beef and start shredding it using two forks.
Serve the shredded beef on warm tortillas with chopped onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, and lime slices on the side. Enjoy your homemade tacos!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350 kcal
Nutrition per Serving: Protein: 42g | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 8g
Equipment: Dutch oven or large pot, parchment paper