Delicious Honey Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos
Savor the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with these honey chipotle shredded beef tacos, featuring tender beef in flavorful tortillas that will elevate your taco nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Beef Chuck Roast
- 3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 Onion
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh toppings (Cilantro, Lime, Avocado)
Instructions
- Chop onions and garlic; gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet, sear the seasoned chuck roast over medium-high heat until browned (about 4 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic around the meat; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Blend chipotle peppers, honey, and cumin until smooth; pour over the meat in a slow cooker or pot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks; serve warm on tortillas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight with spices. Substitute beef with chicken or add mango salsa for a tropical twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on the stove to maintain moisture.