Shredded Beef Tacos
Delicious shredded beef tacos made in a slow cooker, perfect for gatherings or a simple dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free tortillas)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa
Instructions
- Combine the beef chuck roast, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak up the juices for another 30 minutes.
- Serve the shredded beef in taco shells or tortillas, with desired toppings.
Notes
Adjust spices to taste. Consider creating a taco bar for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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