Beef for Tacos Slow Cooker – Tender, Juicy & Easy Family Favorite
This beef for tacos slow cooker recipe delivers juicy, flavorful shredded beef with minimal effort—perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
3 lbs chuck roast
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp chipotle powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
Instructions
1. Cut beef into large chunks and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Brown beef on all sides in a hot pan with olive oil.
3. Transfer beef to slow cooker. Add broth, lime juice, onion, and seasonings.
4. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
5. Shred beef and return to juices. Stir and serve with tortillas and toppings.
Notes
Use corn or flour tortillas.
Add orange juice for a sweeter citrus flavor.
Store leftovers with juices for best results when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1314mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
Find it online: https://collectiverecipes.com/beef-for-tacos-slow-cooker/