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SHREDDED BEEF & ROASTED SWEET POTATO TACOS

Roasted sweet potatoes and beef drizzled with a spicy crema make for a hearty, flavor-packed spin on classic tacos.
Recipe and image courtesy of Mila Rose @simplytastyco.
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 lbs chuck roast
  • salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 2-3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes diced
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • taco seasoning to taste (or a preferred spice blend)
Spicy Crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 tsp Sriracha (or other favorite hot sauce)
  • lime juice to taste (optional)
For Serving
  • warm tortillas
  • fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • lime wedges
  • sliced avocados (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat chuck roast dry and season generously with salt, pepper, taco seasoning, cumin and paprika. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear roast for 3–4 minutes per side until well-browned. Transfer to a plate. 
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Return beef to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover with a lid or foil. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2–3 hours, or until the beef is very tender and shreds easily. Shred beef directly into the sauce and keep warm.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.  Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and seasoning. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and golden.  
  5. Whisk together sour cream and Sriracha. Add a squeeze of lime for brightness, if desired.
  6. Warm tortillas. Top with shredded beef and roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with spicy crema and finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve with avocado if using.