Description
This Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare tender, flavorful beef perfect for taco night. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef chuck roast is seared and then simmered with aromatic spices and tomatoes until fork-tender. Served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser ideal for casual dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Cooking Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
To Serve
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced onion
- Lime wedges
- Avocado
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef chuck roast in the skillet and sear it on all sides for about 2–3 minutes per side, until a brown crust forms. This step locks in flavor and enhances the texture.
- Prepare Crockpot Ingredients: Transfer the seared roast to the crockpot. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes directly into the crockpot around the beef.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours. The beef is done when it becomes fork-tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the cooked beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the crockpot juices and stir well so the beef absorbs the flavorful liquid.
- Serve the Tacos: Warm the corn or flour tortillas. Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef and top with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy your homemade shredded beef tacos!
Notes
- You can prep everything the night before and store the beef and all ingredients in the crockpot insert in the refrigerator. Start cooking the next morning for convenience.
- This shredded beef is versatile and also works well for burritos, nachos, or taco bowls.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this dish suitable for a gluten-free diet.
