Braised Beef Tacos

Tacos are already an insanely easy dish but these braised beef tacos are drool worthy and even the ‘non-taco lover’ in your house will enjoy them! They are a perfect balance of Mexican with traditional flavors. We even pickled our own red onions … which is also insanely easy!

Serving Size: 6 Small Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 Small Beef Roast

• 6 Small Soft Tortilla Shells

• 1/2-1 Cup Pickled Red Onion

• 1/2 Cup Red Onion. chopped

• 2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped

• Chives, chopped

• 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes

• 1/2 Cup Vegetable Broth

• 1/3 Cup Orange Juice

• 1-2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

• 1 Tsp. Cayenne Powder

• 1 Tsp. Paprika

• 1 Tsp. Oregano

• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

• 1 Tsp. Pepper

• 1 Tsp. Salt

• 1 Tsp. All Spice

• 1 Tsp. Lime Juice

• 4 Cloves Garlic, crushed

• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced

• Jalapeno Slices

• Feta Cheese, optional

• Lime Wedge for garnish

Directions

• Combine all of the spices together in a bowl and coat all sides of the roast well. Pressing in so the spices stick. Sear in a medium pan on medium/high heat to lock in the flavors. Sear all sides. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions to the pan and cook slightly while roast sears.

• Place the roast into a crock pot and top with crushed tomatoes, orange juice, lime juice, crushed garlic, vegetable broth and olive oil. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.

• Allow to cook on low for 6-8 hours or until fully cooked and easy to pull apart.

• Using 2 forks or claws, shred the meat and allow to sit in the flavors in the crock pot on low for another 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.

• Serve on warm tortillas with chopped romas, jalapenos, pickled onions and feta cheese if desired. Squeeze fresh lime over top and enjoy!

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MAKE IT EASY - Opt for regular red onions and whatever vegetables you have in the fridge instead.

MAKE IT EXTRA - Drizzle with a delicious Jalapeno Crema for so much more additional flavor!