Beef Rib Tacos, Corn Tortillas, & Crunchy Coleslaw

Easy meals have become a highly desired thing in our crazy fast-paced world we live in today. It is so easy to grab dinner from one of the abundant fast-food restaurants that surround us every day. Your family is sure to love this budget-friendly, quick, and easy crockpot meal with homemade corn tortillas and freshly made crunch coleslaw.

Quick and Easy Crockpot Meal

Mix the coleslaw the night before, place it in the refrigerator, and let it chill. Put the meat in the crockpot in the morning. Make homemade tortillas and shred the meat just prior to serving the meal.

Crockpot Beef Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3.5 pounds beef ribs

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 1/3 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger

• 3 chopped cloves garlic

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons for browning beef ribs

• Seasonings to coat ribs:

- Onion salt

- Garlic salt

- Pepper

- Cumin

- Oregano

Directions:

1. Coat the ribs with seasonings and brown them in 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

2. Add all ingredients and ribs to the crockpot.

3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat easily falls off the bones.

4. Remove meat from the crockpot and shred off the bones. Add enough juices from the crockpot to keep the meat moist.

   
   

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Take the time to make these naturally gluten-free tortillas for your family instead of using processed tortillas. I found this recipe for Corn Tortillas by Gimme Some Oven to be the easiest and most delicious homemade corn tortillas, so I am linking it here: Homemade Corn Tortillas. If it works, don't change it! This recipe by Gimme Some Oven is a healthy gluten-free recipe using only Mesa corn flour, water, and sea salt. The only thing I did differently from the recipe is roll the tortillas with a small marble rolling pin on wax paper and then peel off the wax paper before cooking them.

Directions for rolling out tortillas:

1. Put a small ball of dough on the wax paper.

2. Fold the wax paper over and roll with a small rolling pin.

3. Unfold the wax paper and peel it off the tortilla.

4. Place the tortilla in the pan to cook.

   
   

Crunchy Cole Slaw

This is a great make-ahead recipe and will taste better if allowed to marinate overnight.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of coleslaw mix

• 1/3 head red cabbage, thinly sliced and chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno (with seeds removed)

  
  

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon spicy mustard

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup Roasted Pineapple & Habanero Sauce Glaze & Finishing Sauce (Robert Rothschild)

  
  

Directions:

1. Chop and mix the vegetables together.

2. Mix dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender.

3. Combine all ingredients and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight (when possible).

   
   

This crunchy cole slaw tastes great on top of rib tacos or served as a side dish.

Toppings

Creamy feta cheese and niblet corn are shown in the photo. Additional toppings include chopped tomatoes, lettuce, grated Mexican cheese, or dried crunchy jalapenos.

Conclusion

This easy crockpot meal is perfect for busy families. The combination of tender beef ribs, homemade corn tortillas, and crunchy cole slaw creates a delicious and satisfying dinner. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor.

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