Mouthwatering 5 Ingredient Shredded Beef Tacos [+Video]

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Mouthwatering 5 Ingredient Shredded Beef Tacos [+Video]

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Satisfy your taco cravings with these easy and delicious 5 ingredient shredded beef tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun fiesta with friends!

Has everyone tried Kinder’s seasonings?! This is not a sponsored post but we are absolutely obsessed! They have so many different flavors and every kind that we have tried has been delicious. We use the buttery steakhouse blend in our amazing chicken marinade recipe, and it is heaven!

This carne asada blend adds bold flavor and a hint of citrus to the juicy beef. I just can’t say enough about how in love we are with how tasty and easy this shredded beef recipe is. We hope it becomes a regular dinner in your family!

Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

This recipe came together on a whim one day. I had just bought the Kinder’s Carne Asada Rub and I had a chuck roast that I needed to use. With our pork carnitas as my inspo, I baked the beef roast all afternoon and then crisped it up in the oven right before serving. The whole family couldn’t stop raving about this beef!

Ingredients for Easy Beef Tacos

You won’t believe how flavorful this Mexican shredded beef is with only 5 ingredients! Here is what you will need:

  • Boneless Beef Chuck Roast: make sure that it has good marbling
  • Kinder’s Carne Asada Rub: a blend of all your favorite Mexican flavors including orange and lime juice, sea salt, garlic, cumin and other spices
  • Onions: I like to use red onions or a combination of red and yellow.
  • Beef Stock: helps keep the beef tender and juicy
  • Orange Juice: adds citrus flavor

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe at the end of the post.

How to Make Shredded Beef Tacos

If you only look at the total time for this recipe, it might seem less than ideal, but I promise this recipe is so easy! Most of the total cook time is just letting the meat roast away in the oven while your house is filled with the most scrumptious aroma. Here are the steps:

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Season: Using the carne asada seasoning, season the roast on all sides.
  3. Bake: Place the seasoned roast onions, orange juice and onions in a large Dutch oven. Place the lid on and let it bake for 3.5 hours.
  4. Shred: Remove from the oven and shred the meat into large chunks using two forks. Place it back in the oven for 30 minutes.
  5. Roast: Remove the Dutch oven and increase the temperature to 425 degrees F. Place all the beef and o

The Little Things Newsletter #458 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I did a double take as I wrote today’s date – March 1st. I’m not entirely sure how that’s possible and yet, here we are. Time is certainly flying this year. 

March usually has me craving salads and lighter meals for spring, but I’m still very much in the hearty, comfort food zone over here. I’m thinking that a big pot of chili sounds just about right for this weekend, along with some oven burritos, and some meat lover’s pasta for this week. Admittedly, there will be salads too, but for the most part, just give me all the warm, cozy meals.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK:  Flaky buttery pastry tops a luscious medley of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, savory sauce in this Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie.

Forget heating up the oven, use the air fryer for baked sweet potatoes. The first time I baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer it was a game-changer for me. Over the past few months, this has been my lunch at least once a week.

Rich and garlicky, you’ll have trouble believing this Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup is made without a drop of cream or milk! I loved this soup from the very first bite.

Melting chocolate, chewy coconut, and crunchy nuts are layered over a buttery graham cracker crust to make these Hello Dolly Bars. My kids and husband devoured these lightning fast! Luckily, they’re very easy to make as I suspect they’re going to be popular in our home for a lot of years to come.

This three ingredient Hot Cocoa Mix is a tasty, simple, convenient, and economical way to get your hot chocolate fix. Whip up a batch to keep on hand for after school, cold weather, and cravings.

This chocolate ice cream is swirled with bite-size wafer cookies and also loaded with chocolate-covered chunks of Kit Kat candy bars. Kit Kat Ice Cream has everything you love about Kit Kat candy bars swirled into each scoop of this homemade ice cream.

What I’m CRAVING: A bowl of my friend Shawn’s Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup along with some crusty warm bread for dipping? That sounds pretty much perfect right now. 

My FAVORITE THING this week is this journal. I almost always lean toward spiral bound journa

Authentic Charro Beans Recipe [+Video]

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Authentic Charro Beans Recipe [+Video]

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Discover the traditional flavors of Mexico with this authentic charro beans recipe. Made with slow-cooked pinto beans, bacon, and a blend of flavorful spices, this hearty dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

I’ve never eaten so many beans in all my life! Testing and developing this recipe has filled my freezer with more beans that my family will eat in our lifetime😂. But I had to figure out the best charro beans recipe!

I’ve tried them with chorizo, without, with ham, without ham, spicy, way too mild and bland. And finally I’ve come up with what I believe are the best charro beans with fantastic flavor and best of all, the perfect method. The bay leaves are essentially though I could never describe the flavor they lend to the beans. Without the bay leaves it was a flatter dish. I also tested dried beans vs canned beans and have a whole section below on what I found there.

What are Charro Beans?

Charro beans or frijoles charros (cowboy beans) are a savory Mexican side dish consisting of pinto beans slowly cooked with different meats (ham, chorizo and bacon) in a rich flavorful broth with peppers, onions and tomatoes.

Ingredients for Charro Beans

You have the option in this recipe to use dried or canned pinto beans. The recipe card lists all the ingredients for the dried beans version so there are a few more ingredients since you need to cook the dried beans before making the charro beans. Here is everything you will need:

  • Dried Pinto Beans: see section below for using canned beans
  • Yellow Onion: a white onion would work great too
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Bay Leaves: adds flavor
  • Kosher Salt: adds flavor
  • Dried Mexican Oregano: an absolute must! It can be found at most grocery stores – Walmart, Kroger, Harmon’s etc.
  • Water: needed to soften and cook the beans

For the Charro Beans

  • Meat: Bacon, Ham and Chorizo
  • Yellow Onion: a white onion also works
  • Jalapeño: adds flavor and little bit of heat
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Better Than Bouillon: adds flavor, can be substitute with water and a bouillon cube
  • Roma Tomatoes: You could also used canned diced tomatoes if needed.
  • Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce: You will find this in the Hispanic food section is in a can. Our favorite brand is La Costeña.
  • Smoked Paprika: adds smoky rich flavor
  • Ground Cumin: adds the signature Mexican food flavor
  • Kosher Salt: adds flavor
  • Fresh Cilantro: adds a pop of freshness that balances everything out

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down below. Keep scrolling for all the details.

Dried vs Canned Beans

The most authentic recipes use dried beans, but I have to tell you, I prefer canned. The

Kit Kat Ice Cream

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This chocolate ice cream is swirled with bite-size wafer cookies and also loaded with chocolate-covered chunks of Kit Kat candy bars. Kit Kat Ice Cream has everything you love about Kit Kat candy bars swirled into each scoop of this homemade ice cream.

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I share a new ice cream recipe here every Friday – which might lead you to think we’d eventually get tired of ice cream. Well, that sure hasn’t happened yet.

Do chocolate ice creams call your name? Dark Chocolate Ice Cream delivers just the right amount of sweetness, it’s the perfect treat for chocolate lovers who enjoy a bittersweet twist. And for an unexpected and absolutely fantastic chocolate option, try Chocolate Orange Ice Cream. (If you’re skeptical of the chocolate and citrus combination, one taste will likely be all it takes to convince you.)

Are fruit ice creams more your style? With chunks of cinnamon crust and syrupy peaches in every bite, Peach Cobbler Ice Cream is a masterpiece. The vibrant flavor of sweet, ripe cherries fills every bite of this Black Cherry Ice Cream. And for a classic summer treat, just a few ingredients add up to the Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream that everyone loves.

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

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Kit Kat Ice Cream

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

3 Ingredient Hot Cocoa Mix

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3 ingredient hot cocoa mix is a tasty, simple, convenient, and economical way to get your hot chocolate fix. Whip up a batch to keep on hand for after school, cold weather, and cravings!

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3 Ingredient Hot Cocoa Mix

We’ve been making 3 ingredient cocoa for about as long as I can remember. Milk + Cocoa + Sugar add up to a terrific cup of hot chocolate.

However, my kids prefer to just grab the packets of cocoa and add hot water when they want cocoa. So, that led me back to this mix that my mom always had on hand when we were growing up. It works the same way – and tastes better by far!

It’s a budget friendly recipe, too. So grab your whisk and 3 simple ingredients and a delightful cup of cocoa is mere moments away!

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

To make this old-fashioned hot cocoa mix, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • powdered milk
  • powdered sugar
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Optional: mini marshmallows, candy canes, whipped cream, and shaved chocolate

It’s important to use unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe. Our family loves special dark or bittersweet cocoa powder for the mix. Use what you like best for baking, and you can’t go too far wrong.

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