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Shredded Beef Tacos

Delicious shredded beef tacos, perfect for a quick meal or a festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds chuck roast or brisket
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Taco Assembly
  • 8 taco shells soft or hard
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Season the chuck roast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker.
  3. Add beef broth and lime juice to the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
Shred the Beef
  1. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  2. Fill each taco shell with shredded beef, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions or jalapeños to the beef during cooking.

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