The Sauce
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​1 tbsp roast marinade
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1 medium onion
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4 cloves of garlic
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8 guajillo peppers (remove stems & seeds)
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2 handfuls of grape tomatoes
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5- 6 cups of beef broth
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2 tsp beef bullion
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3 bay leaves
Other Ingredients
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Other ingredients
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Purple onion
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Cilantro
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Green onions
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Corn tortillas
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2 cups of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack & cheddar)
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In a small bowl combine black pepper, salt, cumin, Italian seasoning, lime, & olive oil. Set aside one tablespoon of this mixture & pour the remainder over the roast & allow to rest.
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Add one tablespoon of olive oil mixture to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, guajillo peppers, grape tomatoes, & bay leaves, & sauté. Cover pot & allow cooking for approximately 10 minutes until guajillo Peppers have softened. Then add 4 cups of beef broth with two tsp beef bouillon added & cook for 15 minutes.
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Once softened add to a blender & blend all ingredients. Return to pot over medium heat add 2 cups of beef broth, give it a stir, & turn off the heat.
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Add roast to the crock pot. Pour the blended guajillo mixture over the roast & cook on high for six hours.
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At the three-hour mark flip roasts & then allow them to cook for the remainder of the time. Once the roast has cooked for 6 hours, remove one cup of stew, & save it for dipping. Break up the roast with tongs & leave in broth.
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To a cast iron skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Dip corn tortillas in the stew made from the roast then add to the hot skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side then add cheese. Once beginning to melt, add roast, then fold the tortilla, & cook for about two minutes on each side until crispy.
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Arrange on a plate, & top with purple onions, cilantro, green onions, & a wedge of lemon & serve.
The Roast
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​1 tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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1 tsp cumin
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2 tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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Juice of 1 lime
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¼ cup olive oil
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3 lbs. beef chuck roast