Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with these Honey Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos, featuring tender beef and vibrant toppings. A must-try for any taco lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Chuck Roast
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2–3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 large Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Taco Shells or Tortillas
- Fresh Toppings (Cilantro, Lime, Avocado)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop onion and garlic. Rinse and chop chipotle peppers.
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast until browned on all sides.
- Create Sauce: Mix honey, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slow Cook: Place seared beef in a slow cooker. Pour sauce over beef, adding onions and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred Beef: After cooking, shred the beef inside the slow cooker using two forks.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm taco shells or tortillas, fill with shredded beef, and top with cilantro and avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the beef marinate for at least 2 hours before cooking. Feel free to substitute chuck roast with chicken or pork if desired. Enhance your tacos with unique toppings like pickled onions or avocado crema.