Spicy Shredded Beef Tostadas will be a fun way to eat this delicious meal that can easily be customized to fit your dietary needs. Before I learned certain grains (re: corn) makes me feel crummy, I loved tostadas. Who doesn’t love stacking food on a crispy crunchy vessel and eating it? So after learning about how my body reacts to grains, I decided I needed a replacement, and thus was born tostones as tostadas!
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You didn’t think I’d have Tostones Week without some type of way to use it as tostadas, right? It might actually be my favorite way to use tostones. Since tostones are sturdy, they can hold a lot of other food on top without getting super soggy and gross.
So why not top it with some spicy shredded beef and all of your favorite toppings?!
This spicy shredded beef is inspired by beef barbacoa –which if you’ve never had, I highly recommend getting some the next time you get tacos. The beef is perfectly cooked so it’s fork tender and easily shreddable. It’s great in so many dishes like tacos or in this case tostadas.
In order to get the nice spicy kick, I used The New Primal Noble Made Hot & Spicy Marinade. This marinade takes the step out of having to use a bunch of different spices and herbs because it’s already packed with flavor! You all know I love me a good shortcut when it comes to cooking.
We all know my infinity for The New Primal products. They use real whole ingredients. It’s packed with flavor. It also helps skip a couple steps when it comes to cooking.
So go pick up a bottle and make these Spicy Shredded Beef Tostadas. Oh, and toppings are limitless but my preference: guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo!
Spicy Shredded Beef Tostadas (Whole30, Paleo)
Ingredients
Spicy Shredded Beef
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 3 tsp kosher salt
- avocado oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup Noble Made Hot & Spicy Marinade
- 1 can (4 oz) diced jalapeño chiles
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups bone broth
"Tostadas"
- 3 green plantains
- ¼ - ½ cup coconut oil or any cooking fat
- kosher salt
Instructions
Spicy Shredded Beef
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Cut chuck roast into large chunks. Season with kosher salt.
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Instant Pot Method: set IP to saute mode and add in about 1 tbsp of avocado oil. Once hot, add the chuck roast pieces and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes.
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While chuck roast is browning, in a large bowl, add in diced tomatoes, Noble Made Hot & Spicy Marinade, diced jalapeño chiles, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and bone broth. Mix until well combined.
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Turn IP off from saute mode, add the mixture to IP, close the IP, seal it, and cook on high pressure for 70 minutes. Once done, let it naturally release for 10 minutes before removing the lid.
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Slow Cooker Method: preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high with avocado oil. Once hot, brown the chuck roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes.
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Once browned, add chuck roast to slow cooker, and the remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
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Remove chuck roast from IP or slow cooker, shred with two forks.
"Tostadas"
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Cut off the ends of plantains then cut the plantains into 2 inch chunks.
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Cut the 2 inch chunks lengthwise and then remove the skin.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with enough coconut oil to cover the skillet.
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Add plantains to skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through.
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Remove plantains from skillet, lay on a flat surface, and then flatten plantains with a flat bottom object (i.e. plate, small skillet, bottom of a cup, and etc).
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In the same skillet (add more oil if you need to), add the flatten plantains to the skillet and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Drain and immediately salt the plantains.
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Serve the shredded beef on top of the "tostadas" and add your favorite toppings (i.e. guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, finely diced onions, and etc)
SIMILAR RECIPES:
Shallow Fried Tostones
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
Breakfast Tostones Toast
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