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Braised Beef Tacos

Make this braised beef recipe when you're doing other chores around the house. In 2 hours you'll have amazing, tender beef for tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. beef chuck
  • 1 small oxtail optional
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 small stalk parsley
  • ½ lb. small yukon gold potatoes halved
Blend:
  • ½ onion roughly chopped
  • 2 tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ½ fresno chile or jalapeño
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ cup - ¾ cup water

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
  2. In a large oven proof pot add all ingredients in the first list, except potatoes.
  3. Blend the other ingredients. Add just enough water to blend ingredients well. Add to the pot.
  4. Place a lid on it, and place in the oven for 2 hours. Stir halfway though.
  5. When, 30 minutes are remaining, add the halved potatoes.
  6. When done, beef should be very shreddable. Serve with tortillas and beans.