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Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner

Savory Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner Delight

Try this Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner, a crowd-pleaser with customizable toppings that brings joy to any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Can substitute with brisket or round roast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use vegetable or canola oil
Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic yields best flavor
Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Can use taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Toppings
  • 8 tacos Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 1 Cheese For garnishing
  • Cilantro Fresh for garnishing
  • Jalapeños Sliced for garnishing
  • Sour Cream For garnishing
  • Salsa For garnishing

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until brown.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner
  2. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker, add one sliced yellow onion and four minced garlic cloves, then pour in 1 cup of beef broth, followed by 2 tablespoons of chili powder and cumin.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner
  3. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, oregano, and adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to coat the roast evenly.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker on low heat for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner
  5. After cooking, shred the beef into pieces and return it to the slow cooker to soak in the juices. Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner
  6. Warm the tortillas according to package instructions and assemble the tacos with shredded beef and toppings.
    Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure to warm your tortillas just before serving to maintain their pliability. Store leftovers in an airtight container for future meals.

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