If you’re on the hunt for the perfect taco recipe, look no further than these slow cooker beef tacos. They bring together tender, juicy beef and a medley of spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker, making it an effortless dinner solution.
Imagine coming home after a long day to the intoxicating aroma of seasoned beef waiting for you. With this slow cooker beef tacos recipe, you’ll enjoy a meal that’s full of flavor and sure to impress your family and friends.
Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
These slow cooker beef tacos are packed with rich flavors from slow-cooked beef infused with spices. Each bite is tender, savory, and bursting with the essence of traditional taco goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- Taco shells or tortillas for serving
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker. Add chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the beef. Pour in the beef broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.
- Serve: Serve the beef in taco shells or tortillas with your choice of toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 6 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
