Description
These Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos are a flavorful and tender Mexican-inspired main course perfect for taco night. Slow-cooked chuck roast is seared and then simmered with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and green chiles until it shreds easily. Served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings, they offer a delicious and easy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Serving
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onion, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned to lock in flavor.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared roast in the crockpot and add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced green chiles, and beef broth.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks, then return shredded meat to soak up the flavorful juices in the crockpot.
- Finish with Lime: Stir in the fresh lime juice to enhance the bright flavors and mix thoroughly with the shredded beef.
- Warm Tortillas and Serve: Warm the tortillas and fill each with a generous portion of shredded beef. Add your favorite toppings such as cilantro, diced onion, avocado slices, shredded cheese, or sour cream, then serve hot.
Notes
- Leftover shredded beef is great for burritos, quesadillas, or taco bowls.
- You can substitute chuck roast with brisket or bottom round roast if preferred.
- Adjust the spice level by adding chipotle powder or your favorite hot sauce for extra heat.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option; flour tortillas are also suitable if gluten is not a concern.
