Chipotle Tacos
Shredded pot roast with chipotle salsa makes for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Alternate Cooking Method:
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Step 1
Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef Cross Rib Roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 2
Add broth and garlic to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until roast is fork-tender.
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Step 3
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid; reserve liquid. Trim and discard excess fat from cooked roast. Shred roast with 2 forks. Combine shredded roast and salsa in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently, adding enough reserved cooking liquid (up to 1/2 cup) to maintain a moist consistency, if necessary. Stir in cilantro, if desired. Serve mixture with warmed flour tortillas.
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Step 4
This recipe can be made in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Season beef Cross Rib Roast with salt and pepper. Add roast and all other ingredients except cilantro and tortillas in pressure cooker. Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 1 hour on pressure cooker timer. Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid. Skim fat from cooking liquid; shred roast with 2 forks. Serve with cilantro and tortillas, as desired. (This recipe variation was tested in an electric pressure cooker at high altitude. Cooking at an altitude of less than 3000 feet may require slightly less cooking time. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.)
Nutrition Information
412 Calories
4.9g SAT FAT
34g PROTEIN
5.6 mg IRON
8.8 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
2 tacos: 412 Calories; 132.3 Calories from fat; 14.7g Total Fat (4.9 g Saturated Fat; 0.4 g Trans Fat; 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 90 mg Cholesterol; 1311 mg Sodium; 35 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.7 g Dietary Fiber; 5.4 g Total Sugars; 34 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 109 mg Calcium; 5.6 mg Iron; 449 mg Potassium; 0.1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 13.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 3.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 349 mg Phosphorus; 8.8 mg Zinc; 48.7 mcg Selenium; 98.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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