Crock Pot Beef Tacos are an easy slow-cooker meal made with tender shredded beef simmered in savory broth and warm spices. The beef becomes juicy and flavorful as it cooks low and slow, making it perfect for filling tacos, burritos, or taco bowls.
Total Time:8 hours 10 minutes
Yield:6–8 servings
Ingredients
2–3 lb beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
12 corn or flour tortillas
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
Place chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crock pot.
Place the seared beef on top of the onions.
Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce.
Sprinkle taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beef.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until the beef is very tender.
Remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the cooking juices.
Stir in lime juice and cook for another 10 minutes.
Serve the beef in warm tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Searing the beef adds deeper flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
Keep the shredded beef mixed with the cooking juices to prevent it from drying out.
The shredded beef can also be used for burritos, nachos, or taco bowls.
