My Shredded Beef for Tacos
Transform your taco night with this mouthwatering shredded beef recipe, designed to deliver bold, savory flavors with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned with a robust blend of cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano, this slow-cooked beef chuck roast becomes irresistibly tender as it simmers for hours in a rich mixture of diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, and fresh aromatics like garlic and onion. A squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add a zesty finish, making this shredded beef the ultimate centerpiece for tacos. Serve in soft or crispy taco shells and top with your favorite garnishes for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Ideal for meal prep, gatherings, or weeknight feasts, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Pour the sautéed onions and garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the seasonings.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Serve the shredded beef warm in soft or crispy taco shells, and add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 699 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
