Beef Tacos

20 min
Ingredients
5 persons
  • 1teaspoon all spice powder
  • 400g canned tomatoes
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 1.5tbsp chipotle powder
  • 1500g chuck cut into big pieces
  • 1teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1tbsp dried oregano
  • 5cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 2tbsp lime juice
  • 2tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1pc onion diced
  • 2teaspoon onion powder
  • 200ml orange juice
  • 1tbsp paprika
  • 1teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 5g salt and pepper to taste
  • 125ml water
Preparation

1)       Mix the chipotle, paprika, oregano, all spice, coriander, onion powder, pepper sant salt together, rub 4 teaspoons over the beef and pat it so it sticks.

2)       Add to a heavy pot the olive oil, turn the fire high and brown the beef on all sides, remove after browned.

3)       Reduce the stove to medium add the minced garlic and onion till soft

4)       Add the orange juice, lime juice. Scrape the pan so all brown bits mix well.

5)       Add the tomato, beef stock, water and spice mix, add the beef back into the pot.

6)       Put the lid on top and let it simmer for 2 hours, remove the lid and let it simmer an extra 30 minutes till the beef is tender enough to shred.

7)       Remove the beef and shred in with two forks.

8)       Leave the sauce to simmer without the lid for an extra 10-15 minutes to thicken it. Add pepper and salt to taste.

9)       Add the beef back in and mix it well with the thickened sauce.

 

To make tacos, serve the beef in warm small tortillas, avocado slices, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream and lime wedges.