Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
Shredded Beef Tacos
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Difficulty: Beginner
We’ve got yet another way to serve Tacos that will be your family’s new favorite! The secret is slow smoke the beef in lots of spices, chilis, and a little beer for the best possible flavor before shredding it and piling on your favorite toppings. Delicious!
Instructions
- Step 1: Place meat on the recteq at 250°F until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Step 2: Mix ingredients for rub.
- Step 3: In a roasting plan, combine the beer, sliced onions, Rotel, tomatoes, chilies, Worcestershire, chopped garlic, lime juice, beef broth, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons of beef rub, and a cup or two of water (ensure there is enough liquid to braise the beef).
- Step 4: Place the beef in the liquid and place back on recteq at 350°F until an internal temperature of 203°F is reached, or when the beef is fork tender and easily shreds.
- Step 5: Shred the beef in the braising liquid and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Beef Shoulder
- 1 each (3-4 pound) Beef Shoulder
- 1 each Bottle of Favorite Stout Beer
- 1 each Can of Rotel® Tomatoes & Green Chilis
- 16 ounce(s) Diced Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 each Can of Diced Roasted Green Chilis
- 1 each Yellow Onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup(s) Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 each Bay Leaf (optional)
- 2 each(s) Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 1 each Lime, juiced
- 16 ounce(s) Beef Broth
- 3 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1 each Pack of Flour or Corn Tortillas
- 1 each Taco Toppings of Your Choice
Rub
- 1/4 cup(s) Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup(s) Sea Salt
- 3 tablespoon(s) Cumin
- 3 tablespoon(s) Paprika
- 2 tablespoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) Cayenne Pepper
Tools Needed
- Roasting Pan
- Step 1: Place meat on the recteq at 250°F until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Step 2: Mix ingredients for rub.
- Step 3: In a roasting plan, combine the beer, sliced onions, Rotel, tomatoes, chilies, Worcestershire, chopped garlic, lime juice, beef broth, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons of beef rub, and a cup or two of water (ensure there is enough liquid to braise the beef).
- Step 4: Place the beef in the liquid and place back on recteq at 350°F until an internal temperature of 203°F is reached, or when the beef is fork tender and easily shreds.
- Step 5: Shred the beef in the braising liquid and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.
Chef Pairings
We recommend shredded cheese, sliced olives, sour cream, and fresh-made guacamole. For a hit of a side, try our Roasted Corn Salad.