As you all know, I have a love affair with my Crockpot. I also
have a love affair with a guy named Chuck. Chuck roast. Now that is one tasty
piece of meat. (I should probably stop the descriptive words right here before
things get a little too racy.) When you combine the two, you're always going to
end up with a delicious meal. It's Taco Tuesday, and what would be better than
to make the easiest tacos in the world? This very simple recipe requires only
three ingredients: one can of diced tomatoes
with chilies (or a can of diced tomatoes and a can of green chilies), a package
of taco seasoning (or you can make your own), and a 1 to 1
1/2 pound chuck roast. If your chuck roast is larger, increase the other ingredients according to its size. I tend to stick with my 4-quart crockpot. It makes 2 to 4
servings, depending upon what I'm making, and it suits me quite well. I can
have the same meal two nights in a row, freeze one, and take another to my dad.
This is easy and delicious, will give your home a wonderfully spicy aroma, and you will be salivating waiting to sink your teeth into the evening's delicious taco meal. I prefer soft tacos, because the hard shell tacos, in my case, tend to be a crunchy mess. Once you spoon the meat into your taco shell (whatever you happen to be using), top it as you see fit. I love avocado and cilantro, and a bit of grated cheese on mine; you might want to add tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced scallions, chopped olives, or whatever you or your family enjoys. Nothing could be easier, nothing could be more delicious.
This is easy and delicious, will give your home a wonderfully spicy aroma, and you will be salivating waiting to sink your teeth into the evening's delicious taco meal. I prefer soft tacos, because the hard shell tacos, in my case, tend to be a crunchy mess. Once you spoon the meat into your taco shell (whatever you happen to be using), top it as you see fit. I love avocado and cilantro, and a bit of grated cheese on mine; you might want to add tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced scallions, chopped olives, or whatever you or your family enjoys. Nothing could be easier, nothing could be more delicious.
Carnitas Tacos
Adapted from Taste of Home
1 medium chuck roast, 1-2 pounds
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Pour tomatoes over top. Cover and cook on low for
6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove meat from slow cooker; shred with two forks. Return meat to slow
cooker; heat through. Place ½ cup meat on each tortilla; top as you see fit.
You just made me hungry for beef - haven't had any in a while! These look so good and so simple.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Lovely pics. And wonderful looking/sounding recipe!
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Yum. Yum! Have a good week!
Yummy, yummy and so simple. Did you make the tortillas, too? Your photos are outstanding, Pattie!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the chunks of avocado instead of turning it into guacamole! I love Mexican food, so this sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe love Carnitas and your Carnitas look delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen