Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime

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We just got tired of hamburger tacos and decided to try something authentic! We love the lime infusion flavor in the meat. Serve with tortilla shells, lettuce, cheese, guacamole and salsa.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick slices

  • 1 cup beef stock

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the sliced beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

  2. Bring beef to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Transfer beef and lime juice marinade to a large baking dish. Add beef stock and cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until beef is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before shredding with 2 forks. Drain and discard about 80% of liquid from meat and season with salt before serving.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Tip

Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
33g Fat
3g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 81mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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