Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema. These mouthwatering tacos feature tender, slow-cooked beef infused with smoky chipotle peppers and are complemented perfectly by a cool, creamy avocado sauce. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe promises a satisfying culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.
- Pour in beef broth to cover halfway; simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- For the avocado crema, blend avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble tacos by placing beef on warm tortillas and drizzling with avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the beef overnight before cooking. Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a lighter version. Enhance flavors by adding grilled vegetables or your favorite toppings.