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Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos

Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos

Discover the irresistible flavors of Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos, featuring tender beef and zesty toppings for a cozy family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 4 pounds Chuck roast
  • 2 medium Yellow onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can Chipotle peppers in adobo adjust for spice preference
  • 4 tablespoons Salted butter
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Taco shells hard or soft
  • 1/2 cup Mayo or plain Greek yogurt your choice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 unit Jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 cloves Chopped garlic fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the quartered chuck roast in your crockpot, ensuring each piece fits comfortably to achieve even cooking.
  2. Sprinkle sliced onions, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, and salt over the beef.
  3. Pour in the red enchilada sauce and toss in the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo.
  4. Place the salted butter on top of the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  6. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef in the crockpot.
  7. In a bowl, mix the mayo or plain Greek yogurt, chopped garlic, fresh cilantro, lime juice, honey, and jalapeno.
  8. Serve the flavorful beef mixture in the warmed taco shells and crown them with crumbled cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, let the beef cook low and slow for at least three hours to achieve that melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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