Description
Delicious and tender Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos made with slow-cooked beef chuck roast, infused with flavorful spices and lime juice. Perfectly soft tortillas are filled with juicy shredded beef and topped with cheese, fresh cilantro, tomatoes or salsa, and sour cream for a satisfying Mexican-American meal.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings and Assembly
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Place the beef chuck roast in the crock pot and top with sliced onion and minced garlic, ensuring an even layer of aromatics over the meat.
- Mix the Cooking Liquid: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful cooking liquid.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Pour the seasoning mixture over the beef in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the cooked beef from the crock pot and use two forks to shred it finely. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and stir to coat it thoroughly with the cooking juices for maximum flavor.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas according to package instructions either in a microwave or on a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of shredded beef on each tortilla, then top with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes or salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve: Serve the assembled tacos immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat and flavor, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cooking liquid before slow cooking.
- Leftover shredded beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months for future meals.
- Use corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
