Crispy Beer Braised Beef Tacos with Chipotle Honey and Bacon Jam

Name: Crispy Beer Braised Beef Tacos with Chipotle Honey and Bacon Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ancho chili powder; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano - Mexican oregano preferred; 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 3 pieces; ¼ cup neutral oil; 12 oz Mexican lager - Modelo, Corona or Pacifico; 2 tsp orange zest; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 orange - half of the orange juiced, half of the orange sliced thin; 1 lime - half of the lime juiced, half of the lime sliced thin; ½ medium white onion, sliced thin; 1 jalapeno, sliced thin; 16-20 corn tortillas; 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup fresh cilantro, optional garnish; 1 (7oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; ½ cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp garlic powder; juice of 1 lime; ½ lb bacon, diced; 1 medium white onion, chopped fine; ½ tsp ancho chili powder; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

Crispy Beer Braised Beef Tacos with Chipotle Honey and Bacon Jam feature spice rubbed beef braised in Mexican lager with citrus. The shredded beef is piled high with caramelized bacon and sharp cheddar on warm corn tortillas crisped to perfection. These tacos LOVE to be dunked in the simple yet flavorful homemade chipotle honey sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:07:07 GMT