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A plate of four delicious shredded beef tacos, topped with onions, cilantro, and lime wedges, perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful solution for Taco Tuesday, perfect for busy weeknights. It uses simple ingredients and a straightforward method to deliver delicious tacos with minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Shredding Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
For Serving
Optional toppings

Equipment

  • 6-qt. slow cooker
  • Small bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix salsa, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, cloves, and water.
  2. Place chopped onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the pork roast over the onions.
  3. Pour the salsa mixture over the roast. Cook, covered, on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  4. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and discard the bone.
  5. Shred the pork using two forks.
  6. Serve the shredded pork in warmed tortillas with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 757mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

This recipe is designed for a slow cooker, allowing for tender, flavorful pork with minimal active cooking time. The total time includes the slow cooking duration.

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