Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime
Shredded Beef Tacos with Lime feature slow-baked chuck that turns succulent and pull-apart tender, brightened with a lively lime and spice marinade. The meat is juicy, richly seasoned with cumin, chili, and garlic, and perfect for folding into warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Ideal for a relaxed dinner or weekend gathering when you want bold, satisfying flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic in a bowl; pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef, coat it with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Take the bag with the beef out of the refrigerator; let it come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Move the beef and marinade to a large baking dish. Add beef stock; cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the beef is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes; shred with 2 forks. Drain and discard about 80% of the liquid from the beef; season with salt.
- Calories 604.22 kcal High
- Protein 49.07 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.76 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.24 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 112.29 mg High
- Sodium 239.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.43 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.06 mg Good Source
- Potassium 56.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.42 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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