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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos are a set-it-and-forget-it dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Be sure to try the red onion garnish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef (recommend using stew meat or chuck roast)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- 4 ounces canned chopped green chilies
- ⅔ cup salsa (your choice of hot, medium, or mild)
- ⅓ cup water
- 12 corn tortillas
For the Onions:
- ½ small red onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of sugar
- red wine vinegar
Garnishes:
- Fresh chopped tomato
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add the beef to the slow cooker and sprinkle with the taco seasoning, tossing to coat.
- Peel and chop the onion roughly and add it on top of the seasoned meat.
- Add the green chilies with their liquid, the salsa, and water.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
- After two hours, stir the mixture and turn the slow cooker down to low. Cook for an additional 3-4 hours.
- Remove the meat from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it. Return the meat to the slow cooker and continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
- An hour or two before serving, thinly slice the red onion. Combine it in a small bowl with the sugar, salt, and enough red wine vinegar to just cover the onions. Allow it to stand until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, heat the tortillas in the oven or in a skillet on the stovetop. Garnish with the marinated red onions, chopped fresh tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- To make ahead, combine the beef, taco seasoning, onion, green chiles, salsa, and water in a zip-top bag and allow the mixture to marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Transfer the entire mixture to the slow cooker and follow the recipe directions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.