Best 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Taco Shredded Beef Recipes

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SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS RECIPE



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Make Shredded Beef Tacos in a crockpot! This easy Mexican inspired taco recipe is done with just a few ingredients in the slow cooker for a delicious weeknight meal. Serve plain, over taco salad or make tacos with the shredded meat.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-4 pounds)
1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
1 4 ounce can diced green chilis
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the liner of a 6-8 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Use two forks or tongs to break up the meat.
  • Serve plain or as tacos with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS



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These tacos have been a family favorite and a reader favorite for 5+ years! They're so easy to make and so flavorful! They taste just like the tacos you order at Mexican restaurants. The shredded beef makes great leftover too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2.5 - 3 lb) chuck roast or cross rib roast
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Juice of 1 lime
Warmed corn tortillas or fresh flour tortillas
Chopped romaine lettuce
Shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Guacamole or diced avocados
Sour cream
Fresh pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Dab both sides of beef dry with paper towels.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp pepper) and sear in pot until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes each side.
  • Transfer beef to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. Pour beef broth over roast.
  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, onion and garlic powder evenly over roast. Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat 8 hours (high heat cooking is not recommend here).
  • Remove roast from slow cooker, shred beef (remove fat) and return shredded beef to slow cooker (season with a little more salt if needed).
  • Add in lime juice, cover with lid and cook on low an additional 5 - 10 minutes while preparing toppings and tortillas.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker with tongs to remove juices when plating or drain in a colander.
  • Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 433 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS



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Simplest dish ever! Serve this meat in tacos, burritos, taquitos, or get creative. Garnish with all your favorite toppings.

Provided by girlcabbie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place beef roast in crock of a slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef; top with onion slices.
  • Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove beef to a cutting board and shred with a pair of forks. Return beef to slow cooker and season with seasoned salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 464.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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