Tito’s Tacos Meat Sauce (Copycat)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 90
Tito's Tacos Meat Sauce (Copycat) Recipe
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
5 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch ground cloves
2 cans beef broth
2 lbs chuck roast
salt
12 large flour tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
417
Sugar
2g
Fat
21g
Tito's Tacos Meat Sauce is a classic Mexican dish that is usually served over rice or in a warm flour tortilla. This recipe is based on the iconic Tito's Tacos from Los Angeles, which are famous for their flavorful meat sauce. This dish is easy to make at home and tastes just like the real thing. The meat is slow-cooked until it is tender and juicy, and the sauce is bursting with rich flavors that make this recipe a crowd-pleaser. If you are looking for a filling and satisfying meal that is packed with flavor, Tito's Tacos Meat Sauce is definitely a recipe worth trying.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.Cut the chuck roast into 3 inch chunks and season with salt.
3.In a large dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, heat up a few tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
4.In a small bowl, mix together paprika, Mexican chili powder, flour, garlic powder and ground cloves. Dredge the beef in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
5.Brown the beef in batches until well browned on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pot.
6.Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add more oil if necessary. Reduce the heat to medium.
7.Once all the beef is browned, return it all to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, stir everything together and bring it up to a simmer.
8.Once the sauce comes up to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and put it in the preheated oven.
9.Cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
10.Remove from the oven and use two forks to shred the beef into small pieces.
11.Serve with warm flour tortillas.

PROS

Tito’s Tacos Meat Sauce is a delicious and classic Mexican dish, packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

The leftovers are great, and can be transformed into many other dishes.

This version is easy to make and tastes just like the original recipe.

CONS

While this meat sauce is tasty, it is high in calories and fat.

In addition, it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, beef provides a good source of protein, iron, and other vitamins and minerals.
This is a filling and satisfying meal that provides energy for the body.

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