Shredded Beef Tacos
Shredded Beef Tacos with tender, deliciously seasoned shredded beef nestled in toasted tortillas with an assortment of tasty toppings. Taco night just got an upgrade!
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 221kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Mexican Shredded Beef
- 12 tortillas (6-inch) corn, flour, or 50/50 blend, or as needed
- vegetable oil if frying tortillas
Optional Taco Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- lime wedges
Instructions
Prepare the Shredded Beef
- Prepare the Mexican Shredded Beef. If prepared a day in advance, reheat as much as needed according to the recipe directions.
Prep the Toppings
- Shred the cheese and slice and dice the optional toppings.
For Soft Tacos
- Place a dry skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat and toast the tortillas for about 30 seconds per side or until they appear toasted and are warmed through. Transfer them to a tortilla warmer and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
For Crispy Tacos
- Cook corn tortillas in vegetable oil in a skillet over MEDIUM-HGH heat for about 1 minute per side then transfer to paper towels to drain.
Assemble the Tacos
- Load up the tortillas with shredded beef and any of the optional toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
You can shave 4 hours off the total time it takes to make these tacos by making the shredded beef a day or more in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 1mg