Crispy Braised Chipotle Beef Tacos
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Beef braised until tender in a rich chipotle sauce served in corn tortillas with melted cheese and fresh toppings. These complex, spicy tacos are crispy on the outside and deeply flavorful inside.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3-4 pieces
- avocado oil, for cooking
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed or grated
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cinnamon stick (or use 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- limes
- corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- avocado cream, for serving
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 210M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 882mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 986mg
- Calcium
- 244mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 882MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.