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Easy Chuck Roast Tacos

Tender Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Your Family Will Love

Easy Chuck Roast Tacos that transform tender beef into a hearty meal, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Chuck Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Substitutions include brisket or round roast.
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil or canola oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion can be substituted with red onion or shallots.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best, but garlic powder can be a quick alternative.
For the Flavoring
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Homemade is best, but store-bought is fine.
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Substitute with taco seasoning if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Optional.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • forks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, then sear it for 4-5 minutes on each side until it develops a rich brown crust.
  2. Transfer the roast to your slow cooker. Layer the sliced onions and minced garlic over the top of the meat.
  3. Pour 1 cup of beef broth into the slow cooker. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and additional salt and pepper over the top.
  4. Secure the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Carefully remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces before mixing it back into the juices.
  6. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shredded meat and stir well to combine.
  7. Warm your tortillas, fill each with shredded beef, and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Encourage family members to customize their tacos with various toppings to suit their tastes.

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