Tender, flavorful shredded beef slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for versatile tacos or sandwiches, with options for various seasonings.
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Dishes
Tender, flavorful shredded beef slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for versatile tacos or sandwiches, with options for various seasonings.
Ingredients
- 3 pound beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup cilantro fresh
- 12 corn or flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Place the beef chuck roast chunks in the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic over the beef.
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and lime juice.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and easily shredded.
- Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking liquid, ensuring it's well coated with the flavorful sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve the pulled beef in warm tortillas with fresh cilantro and your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Serve pulled beef in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings like salsa, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream. It's also fantastic on slider buns with coleslaw for a BBQ sandwich, or mixed with rice for a hearty bowl. Adjust seasoning to your preference: use BBQ rub, Italian herbs, or additional chili powder for variations.
