Braised Beef Tacos

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Total Time:
7 hr 15 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
7 hr 0 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 pounds top round steak
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 scallions, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Directions

In a large skillet over high heat, add the oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, put the steaks into the pan and cook until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

In the sleeve of a slow cooker, add the onion and cilantro stems. Put the steak on top and sprinkle with garlic and chile powder. Add the tomatoes with their juice (set aside 1/2 cup of the tomatoes for the salsa), broth, and 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the steak is tender and shreds easily. Remove the meat and shred using 2 forks. (Strain and reserve the cooking liquid for Round 2 Recipe Crispy Steak Sandwiches.)

While the meat is cooking, combine the reserved 1/2 cup tomatoes with the scallions, lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste, and 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave on high for about 30 seconds, or until heated through. Put 1/4 cup of the meat onto each tortilla (reserve 1 1/2 cups beef for Round 2 Recipe Crispy Steak Sandwiches.). Top with some salsa, cilantro leaves, and 1 tablespoon sour cream. (Reserve remaining 1 cup sour cream for Online Round 2 Recipe Creamy Mexican Dip with Spiced Chips.) Roll up and serve.

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  • on April 23, 2013

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    I am a new viewer to the show. This was the first recipe I made of yours. My family loved it! I added fresh avocado & bell pepper to my husbands tacos. I have to say that your salsa was simple & easy and it really was so perfect to top the meat. Thank you for the recipe & the money saving tips. Much appreciated.

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  • on December 12, 2012

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    Super Easy! My kids LOVED it tonight. Never do I hear "this is good mom". But tonight I heard it. Thank you for making it easy!

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  • on September 23, 2012

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    after reading the reviews, I think a nice piece of lean chuck roast would have worked much better. Try it the next time. I had a piece of check roast tonight (didn't us this recipe, just made post roast in the slow cooker and it cam out wonderful. I am going to make this using a chuck roast and will let you know how it turned out.

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