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Tender Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast Tacos for Taco Night Bliss

Experience the ultimate Easy Chuck Roast Tacos that transform ordinary weeknight dinners into festive occasions, featuring tender beef and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds chuck roast can be substituted with brisket or round roast
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups beef broth can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
For the Searing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can swap for vegetable or canola oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion can substitute with red onion or shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic can use garlic powder as substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Serving
  • 12 pieces tortillas corn or flour
  • customizable toppings like cheese, salsa, and avocado

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet
  • forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sear the chuck roast in a skillet with olive oil until browned on both sides for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes, then pour over the roast.
  3. Add beef broth and seasoning to the slow cooker, combining well.
  4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
  5. Remove the roast and shred it, mixing it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  6. Squeeze lime juice over the shredded beef and stir.
  7. Warm tortillas as per package instructions and then assemble the tacos with beef and your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings and enjoy a delicious Taco Night with family and friends.

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