How to Make Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime - A Step-by-Step Guide

For a delicious and satisfying meal, look no further than this recipe for Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a simple yet flavorful dinner option, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

The star of these tacos is the tender and juicy shredded beef, which is marinated in a zesty lime and spice mixture. The combination of tangy lime, savory spices, and tender beef creates a mouthwatering filling that is perfect for stuffing into soft tortillas.

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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

Information

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Bring beef to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer beef and lime juice marinade to a large baking dish. Add beef stock and cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 261mg