Description
Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos are a game-changer for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With tender, slow-cooked beef soaking up a medley of spices, these tacos are bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. Simply season your beef chuck roast, toss in some fresh ingredients, and let the crockpot work its magic. In just a few hours, you’ll have deliciously shredded beef ready to be wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes like cilantro, avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or entertaining friends, this recipe promises satisfaction with minimal effort—making it a must-try for any taco lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh toppings: cilantro, lime wedges, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by trimming excess fat from the beef and cutting it into chunks.
- Optional: Sear the chuck roast in a skillet until browned; this enhances flavor.
- Place the beef in the crockpot, top with chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and pour in beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it back with cooking juices.
- Serve on warmed tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg