Italian Beef Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these Juicy Italian Beef Tacos. Bringing together the rich, savory flavors of Italian cuisine with the fun and comfort of tacos, this fusion dish is a must-try for any taco enthusiast. Perfectly tender beef seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, nestled in a warm tortilla and topped with cheese and peppers, these tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

🥩 1 Chuck Roast
📦 1 Italian dressing seasoning packet
🌿 1 teaspoon Oregano
🌿 1 teaspoon Basil
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon Onion powder
🧄 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
🧂 Sea salt and pepper to taste
🧅 1 Chopped onion
🌶️ 1 Red pepper, chopped
🌶️ 1 Green pepper, chopped
🧄 2 cloves of Chopped garlic
🌶️ 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional) or Pepperonchinis
💧 1 cup Water
🧊 1 Beef bouillon cube
🧈 1 tablespoon Butter
🫒 1 tablespoon Olive oil
🧀 1 cup Mozzarella mixed with Parmesan cheese (or Provolone)
🌿 Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
🌮 8 Flour Tortillas

Instructions

1- Preparation:

Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning packet, oregano, basil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chuck roast.

2- Searing the Beef:

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chuck roast and sear on all sides until a rich, brown crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side.

3- Braising the Beef:

Add chopped onions, red and green peppers, chopped garlic, and the beef bouillon cube to the pan.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the beef braise for 2 ½ hours or until fork-tender. If you have a larger piece of meat, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

4- Optional Spice:

If using Scotch bonnet pepper or Pepperonchinis, add these to the pan during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

5- Melting the Cheese:

In another pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour tortillas one at a time, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan mixture (or Provolone) and heat until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly toasted.

6- Assembling the Tacos:

Shred the braised beef using two forks.
Fill each tortilla with a generous helping of beef, some of the pepper mixture, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

7- Serve:

Serve the tacos hot, ensuring that the cheese is melted and gooey. Enjoy these flavorful, juicy Italian Beef Tacos with friends and family!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 ½ hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories per serving: Approximately 320 calories
Proteins per serving: 20g
Fats per serving: 18g
Carbohydrates per serving: 20g
Equipment: Large pan or Dutch oven, small pan, tongs, chopping board, sharp knife