Citrus Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa
Citrus beef tacos are a flavor-packed delight, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef infused with aromatic spices and bright citrus zest, topped with sweet and tangy mango salsa for a refreshing finish. Each bite offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making these tacos an unforgettable meal.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Citrus Beef Tacos
- 3 lbs Chuck Roast
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 1 tbsp Salt Diamond Crystal Kosher
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 5 whole cloves
Mango Salsa
- 2 Mango diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 lime juiced
- salt to taste
- flour or corn tortillas
- guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
- Make spice rub by combining all spices, except for the whole cloves
- Rub chuck roast with spice mixture and place in large baking dish with lid or Dutch oven. Top with orange and lime zest and juice. Add in cloves.
- Roast for approximately 3 hours or until meat fall of the bone (usually 1 hour/pound of meat). Once tender remove from oven and set oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Shred beef in dish and return to oven (do not remove any juices) for 30 minutes or until edges being to get crispy
- Make the mango salsa while the beef is finishing roasting. Mix cubed mango with cilantro, lime and season with salt to taste. .
- Assemble the tacos with toasted tortillas, guacamole, beef, and mango salsa. Enjoy!