Slow Cooker Shredded Sesame Beef Tacos with Pickled Veggies and Lime Cream
 
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Shredded beef tacos with an Asian flair. Flavourful beef topped with quickly pickled veggies and a tangy lime yogurt sauce.
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Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
  • Shredded Beef:
  • Beef roast, 2 lbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp grated, fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
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  • Quick Pickled Veggies:
  • 2 carrots, peeled
  • ½ a large cucumber
  • ½ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Water
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  • Lime Cream:
  • Juice and zest from ½ large lime
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
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  • Corn tortillas, to serve
  • Sesame seeds, to serve
  • Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
  1. Heat a few glugs of olive oil in a large skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto the beef roast, rubbing it into the meat. Brown the roast on all sides over medium-high heat, then transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, broth, and chili flakes. Pour mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until meat is cooked and shreds easily.
  3. Using two forks, shred the beef roast in the slow cooker. Cover and cook in the juices for another 30 minutes.
  4. To make the quick pickled veggies, peel the cucumber and carrot into thin slices. You can julienne them if you prefer, or slice them by hand. I used a potato peeler. Place sliced veggies in a bowl and add rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and stir until combined. Add water to the bowl until veggies are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (longer if you can).
  5. To make lime cream, combine lime juice, zest, and yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. To serve, top tortillas with shredded beef, pickled veggies, and lime cream. Top sesame seeds and serve with a lime wedge, if desired.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/slow-cooker-shredded-sesame-beef-tacos-with-pickled-veggies-and-lime-cream/