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Tender Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

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A flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe for tender shredded beef tacos, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. The beef is slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with smoky, savory spices.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Corn or flour tortillas for serving
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onions, sliced radishes, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast if desired, pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Slice the onion and mince the garlic; set aside.
  3. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker, then lay the beef roast on top.
  4. Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth evenly over the beef.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over the beef.
  6. Chop 2 chipotle peppers finely and spoon in 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce; spread over the top.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and shreds easily.
  8. Remove the roast and shred the beef using two forks; return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with juices.
  9. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shredded beef and stir.
  10. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel for about 30 seconds.
  11. Assemble tacos by spooning shredded beef onto tortillas and adding desired toppings.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin after shredding, turn the slow cooker to HIGH and leave uncovered for 15-20 minutes to reduce and thicken. Let the beef rest 5-10 minutes after cooking before shredding to retain juices. Adjust chipotle peppers to taste for desired heat level. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and verify broth ingredients.

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Keywords: slow cooker, shredded beef, tacos, easy recipe, beef chuck roast, chipotle, Mexican, weeknight dinner

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