Salsa Verde Beef Tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 16 - oz jar salsa verde
- 1/2 white onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 flour tortillas warmed
- Limes for serving
Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- Avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the beef with cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add the beef to the skillet and brown each side for 2-3 minutes.
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Transfer the meat to a 6-quart slow cooker and add the salsa verde, onion, and garlic on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred it with 2 forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir in the cilantro. Using a slotted spoon remove the meat and use for tacos.
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Serve the meat in warm tortillas and top with preferred toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
