Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime
These shredded beef tacos pair tender beef chuck with a tangy lime, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and chili marinade, rounded out by the warmth of chili powder. Serve the beef in soft tortillas for a satisfying meal, with your favorite toppings for added freshness and crunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic together in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef, coat it with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Remove the beef from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer beef and marinade to a large baking dish. Add beef stock and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the beef is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Rest for 10 minutes, then shred with 2 forks. Drain and discard about 80% of the liquid from the beef, then season with salt.
- Calories 364.66 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 37.82 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 2.41 g 1%
- Total Fat 23.1 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 4.23 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.26 mg High 37%
- Sodium 239.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.05 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 55.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.56 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Chili Powder, Chuck Roast, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 364.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Chili Powder, Chuck Roast, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime healthy?
- Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 364.66 calories and 37.82 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 239.01 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.23 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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