Shredded Tri-Tip for Tacos in the Slow Cooker

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This is a recipe I created by marrying two together. You can make it as spicy as you like by adding jalapenos or other chiles. I tried it first on my co-workers and there was nothing left! Then I made it for my family and they loved it, too. My Hispanic co-workers really liked it, so I guess I passed the 'test!'

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (3 pound) beef tri-tip roast, fat layer left untrimmed

  • 2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning (such as SuzyQ's Santa Maria Valley Style Seasoning®), or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups white wine

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

  1. Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Season the tri-tip roast with garlic pepper seasoning on both sides.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and sear the roast on all sides until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Place the tri-tip roast into the slow cooker, fatty side up.

  3. Cook and stir the garlic and onions in the hot skillet until golden brown, about 10 minutes, and season with the ancho chile pepper, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Place seasoned garlic and onions over the roast in the cooker, and pour in the white wine and crushed tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until tender, about 8 hours.

  4. Remove roast from the cooker, and cut off the fatty layer with a sharp knife (tender meat should cut easily). Place the roast back into the cooker, and shred meat with two forks. If desired, remove some of the liquid from the meat. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
12g Fat
10g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 10mg 48%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 544mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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