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Beef Barbaco Taco Bowls
These Barbacoa Beef Taco Bowls are an explosion of flavor and texture in every juicy, crispy bite and make a fabulous prep ahead dinner or Game Day favorite - do I hear taco bowl bar?!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 38 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- slow cooker
- blender
- skillet
- bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
2
Prepare Barbacoa Beef according to directions. You will not use all of the meat for this recipe.
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Avocado Ranch
chopped avocados (optional)large Avocado (peeled and pitted)1
4
Meanwhile, add all of the Avocado Ranch ingredients to a blender and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add additional milk, a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Chill before serving.
chopped avocados (optional)large Avocado (peeled and pitted)1
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Black Beans and Corn
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(Skillet is Optional: you can also serve cold) Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive in a 12” nonstick skillet with sides over medium high heat. Add black beans, red bell peppers, corn, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Sauté ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, just to heat through. Transfer to a bowl and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Set aside.
red bell pepper (chopped)1lime juice2 tablespoonschopped cilantro2 tablespoonscup packed cilantro leaves1/3
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Hash Browns
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To the same nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. Add hash browns and press into an even layer with the back of a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Cook, without stirring for ⏱️ 6-8 minutes, or until the bottom is golden.
Vegetable oil3 tablespoonsteaspoon chili powder1/2
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Turn over hash browns, press down with spatula, and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cheese. Cook an additional ⏱️ 6-8 minutes, until golden and crisp. Cover the hash browns the last couple minutes if the cheese hasn’t fully melted.
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Assemble
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Evenly divide hash browns between 4-6 bowls. Top evenly with beef, black bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes and plenty of crushed tortilla chips. Drizzle with Avocado Ranch. Serve with hot sauce and additional cilantro if desired.
chopped avocados (optional)large Avocado (peeled and pitted)1chopped cilantro2 tablespoonscup packed cilantro leaves1/3
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