Description
These crock pot mexican shredded beef tacos combine tender, slow‑cooked beef with classic Mexican spices for a quick, hands‑off dinner. In just five minutes of prep, the crock pot transforms a chuck roast into juicy shredded beef that falls apart effortlessly. Serve the flavorful meat in crunchy taco shells and top with lettuce, cheese, salsa, or any favorite toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal‑prep, or feeding a crowd, this recipe delivers authentic Mexican flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- taco shells
- lettuce, shredded
- cheese, shredded
- salsa
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast, pat dry, and place it in the crock pot.
- Add beef broth, taco seasoning, chopped onion, minced garlic, and cumin; cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until tender.
- Remove the roast and shred it with two forks, mixing the meat with the cooking juices.
- Warm taco shells, fill with shredded beef, and top with lettuce, cheese, salsa, or desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra heat
- stir in diced jalapeño or chipotle peppers. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 300
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