Crock pot Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 - 8
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock pot Beef Tacos
Description
This recipe starts by placing a 2-3 pound chuck roast in the crock pot with beef stock and taco seasoning, which gently seasons and moistens the meat during slow cooking. Cooking on low for 8 hours or high for 5 ensures the roast becomes tender enough to shred. After cooking, trimming excess fat and shredding the beef allows it to absorb flavors from the cooking liquid. Letting the shredded beef sit in the juices before serving helps retain moisture and flavor.
The shredded beef is versatile, served traditionally in warm flour or corn tortillas for tacos, or alternatively over rice for a filling meal. This method provides a hands-off approach to preparing flavorful, tender taco meat ideal for busy days.
The recipe is practical for family meals and requires minimal preparation time before slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lb chuck roast
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning or a Taco Seasoning packet, homemade
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups beef stock
- flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Instructions
- Place your roast in the crock pot.
- Pour beef stock over the roast. Then top with the taco seasoning.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
- crock pot beef tacos
- Trim off the fat and shred the beef. Stir the beef into the juices and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- Serve in tortillas or over rice.
Notes
- This recipe offers an easy, low-effort dinner option suitable for family meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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