Best 4 Beef Tinga Taco Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure with Beef Tinga Tacos, a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. Originating from the beautiful city of Puebla, Beef Tinga is a traditional stew made with tender shredded beef simmered in a rich tomato-chipotle sauce, boasting a perfect balance of smokiness, acidity, and a hint of spice. This versatile dish shines as a taco filling, accompanied by warm corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole.

Delight in three variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original. The Traditional Beef Tinga Taco stays true to its roots, while the Spicy Beef Tinga Taco adds an extra kick of heat for those who love a bold flavor profile. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Vegetarian Tinga Taco provides a plant-based alternative, featuring succulent jackfruit simmered in the same flavorful sauce.

Explore the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine through Beef Tinga Tacos, a dish that offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and traditions. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Puebla.

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SLOW COOKER BEEF TINGA

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I love this spin-off on Mexican chili. Serve with warm flour tortillas, or eat in a bowl like chili, topped with fresh slices of jalapenos. Or spoon it over a warm corn tostada and garnish like a taco.

Provided by BMannnn

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, pressed
½ pound chorizo sausage
1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
14 fluid ounces water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
3 cups tomato juice, or as needed
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef chuck until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
Cook and stir chorizo in the same skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add kidney beans and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker; fill an empty can with water and pour in over the beans. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle chile peppers. Pour in enough tomato juice to fill the slow cooker.
Cook on Low until beef is very tender and sauce is thick, 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1092.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CHICKEN TINGA TACOS

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup chicken stock
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
Charred corn tortillas, for serving
Cotija cheese
Fresh cilantro leaves
Pickled Shallots and Red Onions (recipe follows)
Salsa
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chipotles, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and cook until they begin to simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the sauce into a heat-safe blender. Puree until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pan over medium heat and add the chicken, stirring to incorporate the chicken into the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
Combine the white vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions and shallots to a pint jar and pour the liquid over the top. Let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

BEEF BRISKET TACOS

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Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon as guests arrived, hot pans of shredded brisket, or carne deshebrada, appeared, along with frijoles, tostadas, salsas and huge bowls of salad. Brisket was the dish we always counted on because it could be made in the oven or a slow cooker. -Yvette Marquez, Littleton, Colorado Muy Bueno Recipes + Stories

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 cup brisket marinade sauce or liquid smoke plus 1 tablespoon salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), fat trimmed
20 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Shredded cheddar cheese, lime wedges, media crema table cream, fresh cilantro leaves, thinly sliced green onions, jalapeno slices and salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add brisket; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Transfer brisket and marinade to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours. Remove meat; discard bay leaves. Reserve juices in slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker., Using tongs, serve shredded brisket in tortillas. Add toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

MEXICAN TINGA

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This is an authentic Mexican favorite! Shredded chicken and onions simmered in a thick chipotle sauce served on crunchy tostadas.

Provided by Fredda O.

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into rings
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
2 pounds shredded cooked chicken meat
16 tostada shells
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to taste. Pour into the onions, and add chicken. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
To serve, mound the chicken onto tostada shells, and garnish with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 395.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-shredded beef or chicken.
If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin.
To make the tacos more flavorful, marinate the beef or chicken in the chipotle sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve the tacos with a variety of toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
For a healthier version of the tacos, use whole-wheat tortillas and leaner ground beef or chicken.

Conclusion:

Beef tinga tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of the flavorful beef, the tangy chipotle sauce, and the fresh toppings makes these tacos a hit at any gathering.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, beef tinga tacos are sure to please.