Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- In a skillet, toast the guajillo and ancho chiles until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and broth until smooth.
- Place the beef in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it. Add bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Shred the beef and serve in warmed tortillas with cilantro, lime, onions, and queso fresco.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the beef overnight before cooking.
- These tacos can be garnished with pickled onions for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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