Best 7 Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Tacos Recipes

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Slow-cooked shredded beef tacos are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love. Whether you use a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, you can have tender, flavorful shredded beef ready in no time. Just a few simple ingredients and seasonings are all you need to make these delicious tacos. Shred the beef and serve it on warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Read on for a few easy and delicious recipes to cook up the best slow-cooked shredded beef tacos that your family and friends are sure to love.

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SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS RECIPE



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Make Shredded Beef Tacos in a crockpot! This easy Mexican inspired taco recipe is done with just a few ingredients in the slow cooker for a delicious weeknight meal. Serve plain, over taco salad or make tacos with the shredded meat.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-4 pounds)
1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
1 4 ounce can diced green chilis
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the liner of a 6-8 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Use two forks or tongs to break up the meat.
  • Serve plain or as tacos with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS



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These tacos have been a family favorite and a reader favorite for 5+ years! They're so easy to make and so flavorful! They taste just like the tacos you order at Mexican restaurants. The shredded beef makes great leftover too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2.5 - 3 lb) chuck roast or cross rib roast
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Juice of 1 lime
Warmed corn tortillas or fresh flour tortillas
Chopped romaine lettuce
Shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Guacamole or diced avocados
Sour cream
Fresh pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Dab both sides of beef dry with paper towels.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp pepper) and sear in pot until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes each side.
  • Transfer beef to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. Pour beef broth over roast.
  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, onion and garlic powder evenly over roast. Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat 8 hours (high heat cooking is not recommend here).
  • Remove roast from slow cooker, shred beef (remove fat) and return shredded beef to slow cooker (season with a little more salt if needed).
  • Add in lime juice, cover with lid and cook on low an additional 5 - 10 minutes while preparing toppings and tortillas.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker with tongs to remove juices when plating or drain in a colander.
  • Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 433 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

NO FUSS SHREDDED BEEF TACOS



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This recipe was created for a Cinco De Mayo work potluck taco bar that was a big hit. The coffee in the recipe adds a hint of smokiness and assists with tenderizing the meat as it cooks. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings. For less heat, omit jalapenos.

Provided by rknotthere

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chili-seasoned diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 cup cold coffee
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Layer half the onion rings into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chuck roast on top of onions.
  • Pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, and coffee into the cooker over the roast; stir in diced green chiles, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Spread remaining onion rings over the mixture.
  • Cover the cooker and cook on Low until beef is very tender, 6 to 10 hours.
  • Transfer chuck roast to a bowl and shred meat. Return meat to sauce. Remove onions and serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 376.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS



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Simplest dish ever! Serve this meat in tacos, burritos, taquitos, or get creative. Garnish with all your favorite toppings.

Provided by girlcabbie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place beef roast in crock of a slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef; top with onion slices.
  • Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove beef to a cutting board and shred with a pair of forks. Return beef to slow cooker and season with seasoned salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 464.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SLOW COOKED SHREDDED BEEF TACOS



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Make and share this Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 package taco shell (12)
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Place beef and onion in slow cooker.
  • Combine water and seasoning mix in small bowl.
  • Pour over beef and onion.
  • Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until tender.
  • Shred beef with two forks.
  • Place beef in large bowl.
  • Stir in taco sauce and chiles.
  • Fill warmed taco shells with beef mixture.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato,cheese, and sour cream.

CROCK POT SHREDDED BEEF TACOS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathy J.

Categories     Mexican

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup water
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) jar pace hot sauce
3 large jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
1 (12 count) package taco shells
shredded lettuce
chopped tomatoes
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Place beef and onion in slow cooker.
  • 2. Combine water, Pace and seasoning mix in small bowl.
  • 3. Pour over beef and onion.
  • 4. Place Jalapeno's on top of roast and mix.
  • 5. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until tender.
  • 6. Shred beef with two forks or a hand mixer works super
  • 7. Place beef in large bowl.
  • 8. Fill warmed taco shells with beef mixture.
  • 9. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 2083.7, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 19.8

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS RECIPE



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You would never guess it literally took 2 minutes to throw in the slow cooker. It's tasty and so moist.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
1 ounce taco seasoning
1 cup salsa verde
15 ounces corn (drained)
½ cup beef broth
8 taco shells
1 cup shredded cheese (optional topping)
½ cup sour cream (optional topping)
1 tomato (diced, optional topping)
1 cup shredded lettuce (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Place roast in the slow cooker, and cover with taco seasoning.
  • Pour one cup of salsa Verde over top. Add one can of corn (with the juice) and 1/2 cup beef broth.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8. When it is finished cooking, pull from the slow cooker and shred, placing it back in the slow cooker when finished.
  • Mix the shredded beef with the corn and liquid.
  • Serve with favorite taco toppings: cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 1054 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast or brisket are both good choices for slow-cooked shredded beef tacos.
  • Brown the beef before cooking. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the beef from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the beef. Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Cook the beef on low heat for a long period of time. This will help to tenderize the beef and make it fall apart easily.
  • Shred the beef with two forks or a meat shredder. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before shredding.
  • Serve the shredded beef tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked shredded beef tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. By following these tips, you can make sure that your shredded beef tacos are flavorful, tender, and fall-apart delicious.

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