Description
Smoky chipotle beef tacos are a flavor-packed delight that will elevate your taco night! Tender beef is marinated in a rich, smoky chipotle sauce and served in warm tortillas, topped with a creamy avocado crema. Each bite offers a perfect balance of spice and creaminess, making these tacos a hit for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onion, mince garlic, and set aside.
- Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Add chipotle peppers, onions, and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in beef broth until it covers half the meat; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours until tender.
- For the crema: Mash avocado and mix with sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Shred cooked beef with forks and serve in warm tortillas topped with avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg