Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado

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Smoky shredded beef simmered in chipotle-tomato sauce, served on warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado and cilantro. This mexican ready in about 35 minutes turns ground beef, tomato paste, adobo sauce into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a pot, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp adobo sauce, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Add 1/4 cup beef broth.
  2. Step 2: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
  3. Step 3: Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  4. Step 4: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, top with 1 sliced avocado and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Cooked Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado?

Mexican mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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