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Beef taco meat recipe

If you’re looking to knock up some delicious beef tacos, look no further than our easy beef taco recipe. It’s surprisingly simple, created by our expert team of butchers, utilising tasty, traditional ingredients. Our taco recipe features mouthwatering, slow-cooked beef shoulder. The low and slow cooking makes the flavour unbeatable, perfect for an easy weeknight tea or something a little special on a weekend. Whether you love spice or you prefer it a little milder, you can adapt our beef tacos to suit you. Served up with some tasty guac, crème fraîche and classic coriander and chilli, you’re sure to love our beef tacos.
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5.5 hrs

Serves 4

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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 500g boneless beef shoulder joint
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 100ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 330ml beer
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Red chillies to taste

Serving suggestion

  • 1 pack of tortillas/taco shells
  • Guacamole
  • 2 tomatoes - roughly chopped into cubes
  • Crème fraîche or sour cream
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Coriander - fresh
  • Red chillies- fresh

Method

  • Step 1 : Step 1 - Melt the butter

    Add the butter to a pan on a high heat for around one minute

  • Step 2 : Step 2 - Brown the meat

    Add the meat to the pan for about 2 minutes on each side

  • Step 3 : Step 3 - Add the flavour

    Add in your garlic, seasoning, stock, honey, beer and chilli powder. Turn down the heat and cook for five hours until the meat falls apart on a fork

  • Step 4 : Step 4 - Shred your beef

    Use two forks to pull the beef apart

  • Step 5 : Step 5 - Build your tacos

    On your tortilla, add a layer of your beef, followed by your favourite toppings

    Tips on how to make the best beef tacos

    • The longer you cook your meat, the better the flavour - just make sure you keep the temperature low

    • If the juice looks a little low, add a drop of beef stock and stir

    • Homemade guac and tortillas can really enhance the flavour

    • Build up the spice - if you have a low tolerance, start out low and build up over time

    • Experiment - try changing up what you include, especially with the toppings

    Are these birria tacos?

    Our beef taco recipe is based on a birria taco, with stewed beef. The main difference is that birria is typically dipped in the stew, which you can do if you don’t want all your beef in a taco.

    Birria tacos are also traditionally a little spicier than ours, perfect if you want to turn up the heat.

    Beef taco FAQs

    Can I use minced beef in a beef taco recipe?

    Yes, if you don’t have the time to slow-roast a beef shoulder joint, you can use beef mince instead.

    What is the best beef taco seasoning?

    We recommend a blend of garlic, cumin and chilli with a pinch of salt for a simple yet tasty flavour.

    Are beef tacos healthy?

    Despite the delicious flavour, beef tacos are surprisingly healthy. They blend protein and veg. Just go easy on the cheese and sour cream!

    How do I store any beef taco leftovers?

    If you can’t quite finish your tacos, the beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

    Looking to make your own beef tacos? Check out Campbells Meat’s incredible collection of fresh, high-quality beef delivered straight to your door.