4.8 from 12 votes
Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos
This easy Crockpot shredded beef tacos recipe makes the tastiest seasoned shredded beef! It's freezer friendly, so you can have a fun and delicious taco night anytime.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies with juices
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
For serving:
- Corn or flour tortillas, chopped red onions, avocado, lime wedges, etc. optional, to taste
- Chipotle ranch dressing optional, to taste
Instructions
- Place the roast in your slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth. Add the green chilies around the roast, sprinkle the roast with the au jus packet, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, and then place the butter on top of the roast.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 8 hours or until it's fall-apart tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chipotle ranch dressing (if using), then cover and refrigerate it until needed.
- Shred the beef with two forks and toss with the juices in the slow cooker.
- Served with warmed tortillas and desired toppings. See more suggestions in the blog post - this recipe is very flexible!
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Notes
- You can sear the beef in a skillet first if you prefer.
- I don't recommend cooking the roast any faster at a higher heat. It won't be as tender. You may need to cook it for more than 8 hours for it to shred easily, so keep that in mind.
- The chipotle ranch dressing can also be found on page 217 of our debut cookbook Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials.
- Nutrition info is for the taco meat only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
521IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.