Description
In this recipe, we will be making delicious Media Style Beef Tacos, filled with slow-cooked beef and lots of cheese, topped with a simple cabbage slaw, and served with a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef roast, cut into large chunks
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp Chipotle chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1 tsp dried onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3–4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Small corn or corn-wheat blend tortillas (6-inch diameter)
- Cabbage slaw: red and/or green cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and oil
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, red onion, guacamole, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef chunks, avocado oil, black pepper, sea salt, Chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, dried garlic, dried onion, oregano, coriander, and smoked paprika. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
- Place seasoned beef and sliced onion into a slow cooker. Pour in enough water to cover the beef (3-4 cups).
- Cook beef in the slow cooker for 8-9 hours on high or until tender and easy to shred with a fork.
- Prepare the cabbage slaw by combining chopped cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and oil in a bowl. Set aside.
- Once beef is cooked, drain and reserve the broth. Shred the beef using two forks or your hands.
- To assemble tacos, dip tortillas in the reserved broth, then add shredded beef, mozzarella cheese, and queso fresco to one half of each tortilla. Fold in half.
- Heat a flat griddle or skillet over medium heat, adding a bit of oil. Fry the assembled tacos on both sides until golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Open the tacos slightly and add cabbage slaw, fresh cilantro, and red onion.
- Serve with a side of reserved broth for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1830mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 175mg