Best Green Chile Beef Tacos Recipes

SHREDDED GREEN CHILE BEEF

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This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy, and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The beef also makes the best soft tacos you've ever had. Save any leftover pulled beef in the liquid to prevent it from drying out. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce
Mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

Place onions and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining brown sugar and the next 6 ingredients; coat beef with mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown beef, 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to slow cooker; pour enchilada sauce over beef. Cook, covered, on low until beef is tender, 7-9 hours. Remove beef; shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. If desired, serve over potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GREEN CHILE BEEF BURRITOS

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Recipes that are leaner in fat and calories-like this one for beef burritos-helped me lose 30 pounds! The meat is so tender and delicious. -Shirley Davidson, Thornton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 beef sirloin tip roasts (3 pounds each)
4 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
3 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend, optional
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
24 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Trim fat from roasts; cut meat into large chunks. Place in a 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with the chiles, onion, jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin and, if desired, seasoning blend. Pour broth over all. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove beef; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks. Cool cooking liquid slightly; skim fat. In a blender, cover and process cooking liquid in small batches until smooth. , Return liquid and beef to slow cooker; heat through. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture on each tortilla. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese as desired. Fold in ends and sides of tortilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TACOS

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This weeknight chicken dinner takes advantage of canned green chiles, a flavorful and time-saving pantry staple. The green chiles have already been roasted, peeled and chopped for ease; simply combine them with spices and broth for a quick sauce with nice mild heat and smoky notes. Chicken thighs are an affordable cut that's juicy, tender and rich with flavor, but chicken breast could also be used here for leaner (but just as tasty) tacos. Leftovers can be turned into a zesty pasta salad or used as a hearty omelet or frittata filling.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories weeknight, tacos, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup safflower or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1/2 medium onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (from 1/2 bell pepper)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed or toasted
Shredded cabbage, store-bought pico de gallo or salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream, and cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix oil with oregano and cumin. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. To the skillet add 2 tablespoons of the seasoned oil, half of the chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and is lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or spatula, transfer chicken to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and remaining chicken to the skillet and repeat.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion and bell pepper to the empty skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green chiles, broth and chicken (along with any accumulated juices) and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid is absorbed, the mixture is thick and the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.