Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos
Chuck roast braised in beer with chipotle in adobo, shredded and broiled for crisp edges. About 341 calories and 29 g protein per serving.
Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy8
servings20
minutes8
hoursChuck roast braised in beer with chipotle in adobo, shredded and broiled for crisp edges. About 341 calories and 29 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
3 lb beef chuck roast
12 ounces lager beer
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
2 tablespoons adobo sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 small tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Mix the chili powder, cumin and salt and rub it over the roast.
- Put the onion and garlic in the slow cooker and set the roast on top.
- Stir the beer, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and brown sugar together and pour over the beef.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
- Lift the roast onto a baking sheet and shred it with two forks.
- Spoon some of the braising liquid over the beef.
- Broil on high for 4 to 5 minutes, until the edges crisp.
- Add a few drops of TABASCO to the sauce if you want more heat.
- Serve in warm tortillas with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- Swap the beer for beef broth and a splash of lime juice for an alcohol-free version. The beef freezes well with its liquid for 3 months. Keeps 4 days in the fridge.
Chipotle and beer in the braise
Chuck roast breaks down in a long cook, and the beer adds a malty depth. Chipotle in adobo brings smoke and heat, and brown sugar rounds it. Broiling at the end gives crisp edges on the shredded beef.
Spoon liquid over the beef before broiling.
Swaps
Beef broth with a splash of lime replaces beer. Use one chipotle for less heat. Brisket can replace chuck.
Do not use a very hoppy beer. The bitterness concentrates.
Serve and freeze
Serve with cilantro, onion and lime in warm tortillas. Freeze the beef in its liquid. Reheat in a skillet for crisp edges.
Cheap lager is fine. Pull the beef from the pot as soon as it shreds, and pile it on the tray so the broiler reaches the edges.
A mistake to skip
Adding hot sauce too early. The chipotle already brings heat, and the broiling step concentrates it. Taste the sauce first, then add a few drops if you want more. Do not skip the rest on the baking sheet. Letting the beef sit a minute before serving keeps the juices in the meat.
Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos at a glance
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 8 hours
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by beef chuck roast, lager beer, chipotle peppers in adobo, adobo sauce
Tips for Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos
Swap the beer for beef broth and a splash of lime juice for an alcohol-free version. The beef freezes well with its liquid for 3 months. Keeps 4 days in the fridge.
Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos FAQ
How long does Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos take?
Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos takes 8 hours of cooking after 20 minutes of prep.
How many people does Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos?
12 ingredients, led by beef chuck roast, lager beer, chipotle peppers in adobo, adobo sauce. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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