Zesty Beef Filled Tacos Recipe

Name: Zesty Beef Filled Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut in wedges; 1 medium carrot, quartered; 12 ounces beef flank steak; ¼ cup snipped flesh cilantro; 12-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) candiced tomato with roasted garlic; ½ cup water; 24 small taco shells; 1 cup finely chopped fresh mango; fresh cilantro; sliced green onion; diced tomato; shredded lettuce

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, cut in wedges
1 medium carrot, quartered
12 ounces beef flank steak
¼ cup snipped flesh cilantro
12-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) candiced tomato with roasted garlic
½ cup water
24 small taco shells
1 cup finely chopped fresh mango
fresh cilantro
sliced green onion
diced tomato
shredded lettuce

1
Place onion and carrot in slow cooker.
2
Top with beef.
3
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro, crushed red pepper and salt.
4
Add canned tomatoes and water.
5
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
6
Remove meat from cooker and shred if desired.
7
Drain vegetables well and discard the liquid.
8
Transfer vegetables to a food processor and process until chopped.
9
Return meat and vegetables to slow cooker.
10
Cover and cook on low for 15-30 minutes or until heated through.

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, cut in wedges, 1 medium carrot, quartered, 12 ounces beef flank steak, ¼ cup snipped flesh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Zesty Beef Filled Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Beef Filled Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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