Description
Juicy, tender shredded beef slow-cooked with rich spices and tomato paste, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh onion, cilantro, and lime wedges. This slow cooker pulled beef taco recipe is perfect for a flavorful, hands-off meal that brings authentic Mexican-inspired flavors to your table effortlessly.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Serving
- Tortillas, for serving
- Toppings: diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Measure out the beef broth, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to have everything ready for the slow cooker.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, taco seasoning, tomato paste, sliced onion, and minced garlic, ensuring the ingredients are well-distributed around the meat.
- Cook the Beef: Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Using two forks, shred the cooked beef directly in the slow cooker to soak up all the flavorful juices.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas and fill them with the shredded beef. Top with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a smoky heat, add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the slow cooker before cooking.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and freezes well for later use.
- To make homemade taco seasoning, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Use corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 hr
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
