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Beef Tacos Chuck Roast
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Beef Tacos Chuck Roast

These beef tacos with chuck roast are slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, then loaded into tortillas for a rich, flavorful meal everyone will love.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker, taco
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 235kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion medium - chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small tortillas

Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, salsa, cheese, sour cream

Instructions

  • Add the beef to the slow cooker. Sprinkle on the seasonings - cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Top with the chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, and 1 tbsp of the lime juice.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours (low for 6 hours) or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  • Once tender, remove the meat, place it in a separate bowl, and shred the beef by pulling it apart with two forks. Return it to the cooker and let it simmer in the juices.
  • Enjoy with some warm tortillas, the remaining lime juice, and all your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g