Tropical Pulled Beef Tacos
Great Tastes 2011/2012
- 1 package (8) Tortilla Wraps
- 2 lb (1 kg) beef blade pot roast OR beef cross rib roast
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) beef broth and water
- 1 can (439 g) Tidbit Pineapple with juice
- 3 clove (3) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 1 cup (250 mL) barbecue sauce
Rub/Sear: Combine garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste and chili powder to form a paste; rub paste over roast. In oiled skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef roast browning evenly.
Slow-cooker: Place roast in slow-cooker; add broth, water and pineapple. Cover on low-setting for 8 hours or on high-setting for 6 hours. Once roast is fork tender, transfer beef to cutting board and pull into stringy pieces. Discard cooking liquid, reserving pineapple.
Sauce: Combine pineapple with barbeque sauce on low heat in sauce pan; bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Pour sauce over pulled beef and combine. Assembly: Place pulled beef on corn tortilla and garnish.

