Beer-Braised Spicy Beef Tacos
This recipe is a winner for Taco Tuesday or Game Day anywhere. Beer and chipotle peppers add delicious flavors to this lean beef roast.
Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Toppings:
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef Cross Rib Roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 2
Add beer, peppers and 2 tablespoons adobo sauce to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, combine coleslaw and remaining 1 teaspoon adobo sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 4
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid; bring to boil. Reduce to medium and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Meanwhile, trim and discard excess fat from cooked roast. Shred roast with 2 forks. Return beef to reserved liquid; cook over medium heat until heated through.
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Step 5
Serve beef in tortillas; top with coleslaw mixture and toppings, as desired.
Nutrition Information
413 Calories
3g SAT FAT
27g PROTEIN
3.7 mg IRON
5.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 413 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 57 mg Cholesterol; 500 mg Sodium; 37 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.3 g Dietary Fiber; 27 g Protein; 3.7 mg Iron; 8.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.9 mg Zinc; 25.5 mcg Selenium; 86.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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