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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

With this Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos recipe, your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of smoky spices, garlic, and tender beef simmering into perfection.

  • Total Time: 43 minute
  • Yield: 6–8 tacos 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (add an extra for more heat)
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • Flour tortillas, for serving

Favorite Taco Toppings:

  • Guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Salsa
  • Mexican rice
  • Grated cheese
  • Fresh lettuce
  • Diced tomato
  • Onion
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Season the Beef: In a small bowl, whisk chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Rub spice mix over the beef until coated.
  2. Sear the Roast: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Cook the Aromatics: Add remaining oil and diced onion to skillet. Sauté 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Make the Sauce: Pour beef stock into skillet. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Slow Cook: Pour sauce over beef in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours, until beef shreds easily.
  6. Shred and Mix: Remove beef and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss with remaining juices.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas and fill with shredded beef. Add your favorite toppings such as cheese, salsa, avocado, or cilantro.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve tacos hot with lime wedges on the side.
  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low, or 3–4 hours on high