Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos are a delicious and easy meal option. Tender, flavorful beef is slow-cooked to perfection and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Perfect for gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado
- Diced onions
- Salsa
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
- Position the beef chuck roast on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
- Heat the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Serve the shredded beef on the tortillas and top with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced avocado, diced onions, salsa, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg