Description

There’s nothing like the smell of slow-cooked beef filling the kitchen—it instantly makes me hungry! These honey chipotle shredded beef tacos are smoky, a little sweet, and packed with bold flavors. Topped with quick-pickled onions and a creamy avocado sauce, every bite is pure magic. If you love tender, juicy tacos that taste like they came from your favorite taqueria, this recipe is for you!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Beef:

3 lb boneless chuck roast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup honey
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (use 1 for less spice)
4 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
2 ½ tsp kosher salt (adjust based on roast size)
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup low-sodium beef broth

For the Pickled Onions:

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
Pinch of kosher salt & red pepper flakes

For the Avocado Lime Sauce:

2 ripe avocados
½ cup water
½ cup olive oil
1 cup cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
1 garlic clove
¾ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Slow Cook the Beef

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chuck roast on both sides.
In a slow cooker, mix honey, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Place roast in the slow cooker, turning to coat. Pour in beef broth.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours until fork-tender.
Shred the beef and mix it with the juices. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the meat and sprinkle with cilantro.

2. Make the Pickled Onions

Place sliced onions in a mason jar.
In a small pan, bring apple cider vinegar to a boil, then stir in sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the hot vinegar over the onions. Let cool before covering and refrigerating.

3. Make the Avocado Lime Sauce

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Assemble the Tacos

Warm tortillas (or fry them for extra crunch).
Fill with shredded beef, top with pickled onions, avocado sauce, and queso fresco if desired.

Notes

These tacos pair perfectly with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh corn salad!