Flavorful Crock-Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
These Flavorful Crock-Pot Shredded Beef Tacos feature tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with a smoky blend of chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika. Perfectly seasoned and shredded, this beef makes for deliciously easy tacos, ready to be enjoyed with warm tortillas and fresh lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Taco Assembly
- 14 tortillas
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 3 to 4-inch chunks for even cooking and easier shredding later.
- Sear the beef: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides until they develop a rich crust. This step enhances the flavor by caramelizing the meat’s surface.
- Slow cook the beef: Place the seared beef chunks in the Crock-Pot and pour in the beef broth to keep the meat moist during cooking.
- Add spices: Combine chili powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle most of this spice mix over the beef in the Crock-Pot, reserving some for later use.
- Cook until tender: Cook the beef on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the meat to become tender enough to shred easily with forks.
- Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the Crock-Pot and shred it using two forks. Mix in the reserved spice blend along with fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm the tortillas and fill each with the shredded beef. Add any desired toppings to complete your flavorful tacos.
Notes
- For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño to the spice mix.
- Use warm tortillas wrapped in a damp cloth and heated in a skillet or microwave for flexibility without tearing.
- Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Optional toppings: diced onions, cilantro, avocado, salsa, or shredded cheese.
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