Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos or Tacos Crock Pot
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with our "Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos or Tacos Crock Pot" recipe! Succulent beef chuck roast slowly simmers in a rich blend of bold spices, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a hint of lime juice, creating irresistibly tender, flavorful shredded beef that's perfect for burritos or tacos. This effortless crock-pot recipe lets you enjoy hands-off cooking with just 20 minutes of prep, delivering mouthwatering results after 8 hours of slow cooking. Serve the juicy beef wrapped in soft tortillas, and customize with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crisp lettuce to suit your cravings. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for taco nights, burrito bowls, or even nacho toppers, this slow-cooked shredded beef is the ultimate comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 10 pieces Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for tacos)
- 1 cup Shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
Cut the beef chuck roast into 4 large chunks for easier handling and even cooking.
Season the beef generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the crock pot.
Peel and dice the onion, then peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the crock pot.
Pour the beef broth into the crock pot, followed by the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to evenly distribute the spices.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Once the cooking time is up, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot. Mix it back into the juices to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
Stir in the lime juice for a touch of acidity and brightness.
Warm the flour or corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Assemble the burritos or tacos by placing a generous amount of shredded beef in the center of each tortilla, followed by your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or shredded lettuce.
Fold the tortillas into burritos or serve them open for tacos. Enjoy your delicious shredded beef burritos or tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4030 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 911 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
