Description
If you love bold, rich flavors without the fuss, these Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos are a must-try. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or party food ideas, this easy recipe delivers ultra-tender beef that melts in your mouth. It’s one of those healthy snack or dinner ideas that’s great for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. Just set it and forget it—your slow cooker does the heavy lifting!
Ingredients
3–4 lbs chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8–10 corn or flour tortillas
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
Optional toppings: diced onions, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned.
2. In a slow cooker, add chopped onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano.
3. Place the seared beef on top of the mixture. Spoon some of the liquid over the beef.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
5. Remove the beef, shred it with two forks, then return it to the crockpot and stir into the juices.
6. Warm tortillas and fill with shredded beef.
7. Top with cilantro, lime juice, and your favorite toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
Searing the beef before slow cooking adds a deep, savory layer of flavor.
Let the shredded beef soak in the crockpot juices for 20 minutes before serving for even richer taste.
Warm tortillas just before assembling tacos—they taste better and are easier to fold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, tacos, crockpot, beef, food ideas