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    Home » Copycat Recipes » Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos

    Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos

    Updated: Aug 31, 2020 · Published: Jan 23, 2017 · by Nicole · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos

    Shredded Beef Tacos are a classic Mexican food that can be easily made at home. You’ll want to try this Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos recipe. It is so full of flavor and worthy of savoring every single bite.

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    You'll love these Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos. They are easy to make and have such a great flavor.

    Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Tacos

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    Beef shredded tacos make an fast and delicious dinner any night of the week. Serve with Spanish Rice or a side salad.
    4.4 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 296 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Ingredients for chuck roast

    • 1 onion small
    • 2 pounds beef chuck roast boneless
    • 1 cup beef broth low-sodium
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin plus extra to taste
    • 3 to 5 minced garlic cloves
    • 8 oz tomato sauce canned
    • 14 oz green enchilada sauce
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • salt to taste

    Tomatillo dressing:

    • 1/2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch mix
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 medium tomatillos husks removed and rinsed well
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1/2 small bunch cilantro
    • juice of 1/2 a lime
    • 1/2 small jalapeno with seeds removed

    For serving

    • soft tortillas corn or flour
    • black or pinto beans
    • spanish rice
    • tomato diced
    • salsa
    • cilantro chopped
    • Feta cheese
    • shredded Monterey or Cheddar cheese
    • avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the onion into large, chunky slices.
    • Place onion slices on the bottom of slow-cooker.
    • Place the roast on top of the onions.
    • In a bowl, combine broth, 1 tablespoon cumin, garlic and tomato sauce.
    • Pour over the top of the roast.
    • Covering the slow-cooker, cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
    • Transfer meat to a cutting board.
    • Using two forks, shred the beef.
    • Strain the juices from the slow-cooker and save the juice.
    • Transfer shredded meat back to the slow-cooker.
    • Pour some of the strained juices over the shredded beef.
    • Add the enchilada sauce and tomato paste.
    • Add salt and extra cumin, to taste, for seasoning.
    • Serve in taco shells with desired toppings.

    Tomatillo dressing:

    • Blend all ingredients for the dressing in a blender or food processor, until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust any flavors as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Notes

    Adapted from: Eat Cake for Dinner

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1051mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
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