Mexican Pot Roast Tacos

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I thought this recipe turned out "okay" - My issue with it is that it is not very clear on several key steps.

Specifically, should the meat be shredded when it is TOTALLY cool, or should it be shredded while still warm? I shredded it while "warm", and it kind of ended up like "mush." Also, what do you do with ALL the juice? I ended up with over 6 cups of liquid - If it was ALL added back to the meat, you would end up with soup. I only added some of it back, but the consistancy just did not seem right, and it did NOT look like what the chef ended up with in the video. Lastly, there is no mention of discarding the bay leaves (an obvious step for me, but maybe not so obvious for an inexperienced cook.

Anyway, I just think the instructions are lacking a bit, especially for a recipe that is listed as "easy."

Anyone feel the same way? I would like to try this again, so if someone could explain what to do with all the liquid, I would appreciate it!

Thanks!

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Delicious! I've been making this for my gatherings and the dish is so popular. I pan sear the meat and sauté the onions and garlic all on the stove. Then I just transfer all of the ingredients into my crock pot and put the rest of the ingredients. I also add in one tablespoon of the Chipotle pepper (you can get them in a can that comes with the adobo sauce and everyone raves about how good it is. Thanks Tyler for this simple and awesome recipe!

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These tacos are very very good.
The flavor is heavy so in my opinion, make sure to put some lime juice before eating your taco.
Avocado, meat, cheese, sour cream or mexican crema and YUM....
Enjoy!

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I would like Tyler and everyone who reads FN blog that these tacos are da' bomb! If you are worried about the time for preparation save it for a snowy day, this recipe will warm you all over! Great taste! I also will note to bloggers...Ancho Chili powder is hard to find in normal grocery stores, the fresh guacamole is VERY important, the cabbage is great addition but I am not sure if they mean green cabbage instead of white?, also a Spanish rice w/pinto beans for a side is a nice side dish. Tyler might also have another side dish to accompany this wonderful taco? Thank you for pushing me beyond normal taco Tuesday! I also saw another post that suggested you dutch oven it at 275 for four hours and run errands, this is a great idea, and also using a food processor to make a sauce for the meat is another great addition! Hasta la vista!

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These tacos were delish! I usually fix the easy ground beef type of tacos but I don't think I'm ever going back!
When I finished cooking the meat, I transferred it to a large bowl for shredding & I strained the onions out of the broth for a little extra flavor. My husband likes a little extra heat so he added some hot sauce to his tacos.
I didn't make any salsa but I did make my oneness version of the guacamole using 5 avocados, 1 lime, 1seeded jalapeño , 1 grated garlic clove, 3/4 large onion, 25 diced cocktail tomatoes (or 2-3 romas & sea salt & pepper to taste.
Also, instead of frying the tortillas (I prefer white corn, I put a bit of canola on a hot griddle & warmed them up.
I look forward to making this again!

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This was good but nothing that I am dying to try again. I used smoked paprika (smoked red pepper, red chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bay leaves and coriander in the sauce. You should definitely cook down the sauce by at least half after removing the pot roast. Prior to cooking the sauce down there was not enough flavor for me. I made my own quac recipe and did not partake in the tortillas. I used soft whole grain torts. I will probably make these again but add some queso to the finished taco.

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OMG! This was so outstanding! Huge deep flavors. Thank you,Tyler

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This is absolutely my favorite recipe from Food Network! The first few times I made this, I followed the recipe exactly. Today, I changed a few things (based on what I had on hand. I used chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in place of the ancho chile powder. I baked the meal instead of braising it (love the flavor of baked pot roast. After shredding the meat, I thickened by heating the meat with a little olive oil and flour (I didn't want my taco to be runny. I hope this helps. It turned out great!

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This was a great recipe. I also adjusted the spices a bit. I didn't have some of the spices Tyler used, so I used Chipotle Chile Pepper, Cumin, and Chile powder. I also used beef broth instead of water, and added the last bit of some salsa we had sitting in our fridge. The flavors were fabulous. The roast was fork tender. My teenage son really loved this. I will be making it again!

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SO good!! I was amazed by how good this was. The ingredients are si simple, yet it turned out beautifully. I agree with other reviewers about the flexibility of the cuts of meat. I didn't have enough of the canned tomatoes, so I also added canned tomatillos. It still turned out fabulously! This will be a go-to recipe at our house.