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Viral Chuck Roast Tacos

5 hServes 10Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 lbs, whole)Meat1.8 kg
  • salt (for seasoning)Spices12 g
  • black pepper (for seasoning)Spices4 g
  • taco seasoning (2 tbsp)Spices2 pieces
  • avocado (large, ripe)Produce3 pieces
  • lime (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • orange (half, juiced (optional))Produce1 piece
  • red onion (finely chopped)Produce40 g
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, plus more for serving)Produce15 g
  • salt (for the guacamole)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the guacamole)Spices1 g
  • tortillas (small corn or flour tortillas)Bakery20 pieces
  • white onion (finely chopped, for serving)Produce100 g
  • salsa macha (for serving)Pantry60 g

per serving

Nutrition

568kcal

Carbs
30 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
32 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the roast

    • Preheat the oven to 165 °C (325 °F).
    • Season the chuck roast generously on both sides with salt, pepper and taco seasoning.
    Step 1
  2. Bake the roast

    • Place the roast in a baking dish and cover with foil or a lid.
    • Bake for about 1 hour per pound of meat, until fork tender.
    Step 2
  3. Shred the meat

    • Remove the roast from the oven and shred it into large chunks with two forks.
    • If it does not pull apart easily, return it to the oven for 30 min.
    Step 3
  4. Crisp the shredded beef

    • Raise the oven temperature to 220 °C (425 °F).
    • Toss the shredded pieces in the rendered fat and return to the dish, uncovered.
    • Bake until the ends are nicely crispy.
    Step 4
  5. Make the guacamole

    • Mash the avocados and combine with the lime juice, orange juice, salt and pepper.
    • Taste and add more lime juice and salt if needed.
    • Stir in the chopped red onion and cilantro.
    Step 5
  6. Warm the tortillas

    • Warm the tortillas over an open flame until lightly charred, or use your preferred method.
    Step 6
  7. Assemble and serve

    • Spread a layer of guacamole on each tortilla.
    • Add the crispy chuck roast, then top with chopped onion, cilantro and salsa macha.
    Step 7