Slow-Cooker Smoky Chipotle Soft Tacos

Health score
6%
Slow-Cooker Smoky Chipotle Soft Tacos
390 min.
18
363kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco night with a burst of smoky flavor? Our Slow-Cooker Smoky Chipotle Soft Tacos are the perfect solution for a delicious and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a slow cooker that does the rest, you can enjoy tender, flavorful beef that simmers in a rich blend of chili sauce, mole, and chipotle chiles.

This recipe serves 18, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply a hearty family dinner. The combination of lean ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and melted Cheddar cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas creates a mouthwatering experience that is both comforting and exciting. Each bite is a delightful mix of spices and textures, with the smoky chipotle adding a kick that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it also offers a balanced caloric breakdown, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or looking for a meal prep option for the week, these tacos are sure to be a hit. So grab your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a taco experience like no other!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup anaheim chili chopped
  • 0.8 cup chili sauce 
  • tablespoons chipotles in adobo chopped (from 7-oz can)
  • 18 6-inch flour tortilla soft for tacos & fajitas (; from two 8.2-oz packages
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup sauce (from 9-oz container)
  • lb ground beef 80% lean (at least )
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and Anaheim chile over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  2. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture, chili sauce, mole sauce, chipotle chiles, cumin and salt.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  4. To serve, spoon 1/3 cup beef mixture onto each tortilla; top with cheese and tomatoes.
  5. Roll up tortillas. Beef mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein21.16%
Fat55.04%
Carbs23.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.28
Glycemic Load
5.08
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.529130531394%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.77kcal
18.14%
Fat:21.9g
33.69%
Saturated Fat:9.11g
56.94%
Carbohydrates:21.31g
7.1%
Net Carbohydrates:19.28g
7.01%
Sugar:5.2g
5.78%
Cholesterol:66.27mg
22.09%
Sodium:697.81mg
30.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.95g
37.89%
Selenium:21.77µg
31.1%
Vitamin B12:1.75µg
29.19%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.61%
Phosphorus:250.98mg
25.1%
Vitamin B3:4.8mg
24%
Iron:2.85mg
15.85%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.6%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.49%
Calcium:153.14mg
15.31%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.78%
Folate:40.72µg
10.18%
Potassium:337.82mg
9.65%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.33%
Fiber:2.03g
8.12%
Magnesium:26.88mg
6.72%
Vitamin A:308.74IU
6.17%
Vitamin C:4.71mg
5.71%
Copper:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin K:5.44µg
5.18%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.03%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.64%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%