Name: Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 3 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, halved and sliced; 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 16 corn tortillas; Lime wedges for serving; ¾ cup diced tomato (about 1 medium); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup finely diced red onion; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, finely diced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

To prepare beef: Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle beef with 2 tablespoons of the mixture.

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Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes total.
Step 3

Place onion in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the beef. Whisk broth, tomato paste and the remaining spice mixture together and pour over the beef.
Step 4

Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. Shred the beef with 2 forks and stir back into the liquid.
Step 5

To prepare pico de gallo: Combine tomato, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl.
Step 6

Serve the beef with tortillas, the pico de gallo and lime wedges.

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To make ahead: Prepare beef (Steps 1-4) and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tortillas, 1/3 cup beef & 1 1/2 Tbsp. salsa each

Per Serving:

521 calories; protein 63.6g; carbohydrates 28.1g; dietary fiber 5.5g; sugars 3g; fat 16.5g; saturated fat 5.4g; cholesterol 176.9mg; vitamin a iu 1269.9IU; vitamin c 8.1mg; folate 34mcg; calcium 103.5mg; iron 6.9mg; magnesium 87.8mg; potassium 800.2mg; sodium 409.4mg.

Exchanges:

8 1/2 lean protein, 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

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