Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Shredded Beef Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef tacos are a thing of beauty ….the meat is tender and oh-so-flavourful from slowly braising the day away in a simple and delicious liquid. You’re going to want to get your slow cooker out for this one!

I love that it’s finally slow cooker season! The weather is crisp and the leaves are falling. And there is nothing better than throwing everything into the pot of the slow cooker and coming home to a house that smells incredible and a dinner that is ready to devour!

And that is essentially what will happen - you’ll throw the chuck roast, the seasonings, a diced onion, tomato paste and a bit of lime juice all together and set it on low.

This is the perfect recipe for a Monday ….because, well, we need a little something to inspire us on a Monday, and this is something to look forward to!

These tacos are so delicious! Pile them high with your favourite toppings and dig in!

Shredded Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1+1/2—2 lbs chuck roast

• salt & black pepper for seasoning

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• juice of 2 limes

• 1 serving of spice mix (below)
  

  For serving: butter lettuce leaves, sliced radishes, cilantro, & hot sauce

spice mix:

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Directions:

1. Cover the chuck roast all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper.

2. Preheat a cast iron pan over medium/high heat and add the chuck roast to the pan. cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Flip onto each of the sides to sear for a few minutes as well to sear. Remove from heat and add to the slow cooker.

3. Add the chopped yellow onion, beef broth, tomato paste, lime juice, and all of the spice mix to the slow cooker. mix to combine, then cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

4. Remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and shred up all of the beef. Add it back to the slow cooker to incorporate into all of the juices until serving.

5. Serve on tortillas or butter lettuce leaves with toppings of choice like sliced radishes, cilantro, and hot sauce and enjoy!!
   
   Store the cooked beef in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or for a month in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best type of meat to use in Shredded Beef Tacos?

I like using chuck roast for my shredded beef tacos. The marbling gives you the best melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, which is exactly what you want when you’re making shredded beef! If you can’t find any chuck roast, you can also try using brisket, rump roast, round roast or even flank steak.

What do I serve with Shredded Beef Tacos?

These are delicious on their own with all the toppings, but if you are looking for a side dish, here are some ideas:

Mexican street corn, coleslaw, fried rice, refried beans, tortilla chips and salsa, side salad

Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it!