Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

I rate this two stars. I really was very disappointed. I didn't like the liquid smoke and that is all I seemed to taste. I took this out of my recipe book for sure.

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vick

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Excellent recipe and very simple. I used 2 Tbs of chile paste mix instead of hot sauce and Coke instead of beer. Serve with toasted tortillas, mexican cheese mix, and white or sweet rice (I used jasmine cooked with chicken stock).

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Adonys

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

This was awesome and a hit at my house.

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Lindsay Dry

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2011

A little spicy for me, but my husband really liked it. I substituted cola for the beer and omitted the tarragon. Thanks.

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ilovetocook

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 1, 2011

This was a huge disappointment. I followed the recipe exactly and cooked it overnight. I woke in the morning to an amazing smell but the taste was decidedly bland. It was just a roast. I dumped red pepper flakes and habanero sauce all over it just to give it some heat. Will not make this again.

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lmrich

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2011

Plugged in for 2 pounds of chuck - 3 servings, and it was awesome. I put it in at 9pm and turned it off at 8am. I put it straight in the refrigerator, and then pulled it out later in the evening for dinner. I reheated the entire contents of the crock pot on the stove top and it fell apart as it reheated... AMAZING I didn't have tarragon or chili powder. I added about 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, cumin, and crushed red pepper, and about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. I doubled the amount of beer - I used Dos Equis. I backed off on the hot sauce - Louisiana Hot Sauce We ended up using this beef for tacos, but it looks like it would be amazing for just about any shredded beef application - sandwiches, enchiladas, or burritos.

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jartiv

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2011

This was exactly what we had hoped it would be! Perfect for tacos! Thanks for such a great recipe! Make sure you use a dark beer (I used Newcastle) to avoid the bitterness that other reviewers talked about!

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SYTTEN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2011

YUM! I might cut back on the liquid smoke next time. It gave it more of a BBQ taste and I am into heat/spice. My husband really liked it and I plan to make it again.

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flygirl

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

I love this. I wrap the beef in flour tortillas and put them in 9 x 13 pan, top that with cheese and stick them in the oven to melt the cheese. I also make a gravy out of the liquid that is left over to make a wet burrito. Serve the gravy on the side....always a big hit.

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