Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
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Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
Description
This recipe starts by spraying the crock pot to prevent sticking, then layering a 2½-pound boneless chuck roast inside. Beef broth is poured over the roast, and fresh lime juice is squeezed on top to add brightness and tenderizing acidity. A dry spice rub combining chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper is applied to season the beef.
The roast cooks on low heat for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 7 to 8 hours until it becomes tender enough to shred. After cooking, the roast is removed and shredded, discarding excess fat. The shredded meat is returned to the crock pot to soak in the cooking juices for 30 minutes, enhancing flavor and moisture.
Shredded beef is served immediately in warm flour or corn tortillas along with traditional taco garnishes such as lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. This slow cooker method frees up time while producing tender, flavorful meat suitable for tacos or similar dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds chuck roast boneless
- 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
- lime juice from 1
- 1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon cumin ground
- 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Serve with
- flour tortillas or corn tortillas, warm
- lettuce shredded
- cheddar cheese shredded
- diced tomato
- guacamole
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray. Place roast inside crock pot. Pour the beef broth over the roast and then squeeze with fresh lime juice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the roast with the spice mixture.
- Cover with lid, and cook on Low heat 10 to 12 hours. OR cook on High heat 7 to 8 hours. Carefully remove hot roast from crock pot and transfer to a large platter. Shred meat and remove/discard any fat.
- Return shredded beef to crock pot. Cover with lid and cook an additional 30 minutes. Remove beef with tongs to drain juices before serving in tortillas. Serve with desired toppings.
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