Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos are a simple weeknight slow cooker meal.  You can put this in the crockpot before you start your day and have dinner waiting for you.  This recipe takes 4 simple ingredients to create a flavorful taco filling.

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

There is nothing better than finding a new go-to recipe.

One that you stash in your recipe card box {yes, I still have one} or file away in your email or Pinterest for later.  

The idea for today’s Slow Cooker 4 Ingredient Shredded Beef Tacos came from this 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken that I often use for tacos and Mexican dishes and these Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos.  

Those two recipes have become staples in my house and often are cooking away when I am preparing meals for the week.

I love meal-prepping this Slow Cooker Shredded Beef on the weekend for quick meals when we have busy nights. 

There are so many ways to use this shredded beef from tacos, to enchiladas, to salads, to burritos. 

The beef is packed with protein and will fill you up. 

The best part about a recipe like these Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos is you can prepare it, throw it in the slow cooker and forget about it. It is truly an easy weeknight dinner.

It is also great for weekend meal prep.

The shredded beef makes a great filling for more than just tacos.

You can add this to things like quesadillas, taco salad, burrito bowls or enchiladas or even a burrito bowl.  I love making a big batch of this and freezing half for later.

When counting the ingredients in today’s recipe I don’t include the olive oil, garlic or salt and pepper because almost all recipes I create for dinner use those ingredients so the four ingredients are the chuck roast, onion, jar of salsa verde and the cumin.  

Recipe Ingredients for Mexican Shredded Beef

• Beef: This recipe uses about a 2-3 pound beef chuck roast. Make sure that you trim the fat off. You can use a bigger chuck roast if it will fit in your slow cooker. I find that a 2-3 pound chuck roast works best in this beef dish.
• Salsa: I used a jar of salsa verde to add to this recipe. You can use whatever you favorite salsa is. Sometimes I will make a Homemade Salsa or a Salsa Verde to add.
• Spices: I added cumin to this recipe but you can also use a variety of other spices that will help infuse flavor. Some I like are chili powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.
• Onion & Garlic: The onion and garlic aren’t necessary but they do help build flavor in the shredded beef. This shredded beef is so flavorful and tender after cooking all day in the salsa verde sauce.  
• Garnishes: When creating your tacos give your family or guests lots of options, like cheese, cilantro, red onion, sour cream, cotija cheese, avocado and fresh pico de gallo. I always set out a big spread of my favorite toppings.

If you are looking for a way to spice up taco Tuesday this might just be your answer.

And just a 3 ounce of serving of beef (about the size of an iPhone) provides more than 10 essential nutrients and half the daily recommended value of protein for less than 150 calories. 

You can spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table with your family.

One of my tricks to healthy eating throughout the busy weeks is to think ahead and prepare meals so they are ready when I get home.  

I find the days that I don’t prepare or think ahead we end up at a restaurant or eating something that might not be as healthy.     

You can prepare these crock pot shredded beef tacos in 3 easy steps:

1. Start by sprinkling salt and pepper on all sides of the chuck roast and then browning the sides in a large skillet, for about 2 minutes per side.
2. In a large mixing bowl combing the remaining ingredients and stir to create the sauce.
3. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over the chuck roast and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.  With 30 minutes left use two forks to shred the beef and mix it back into the salsa.

Modifications for these Beef Tacos

Beans: You can add beans into the slow cooker if you want beans with the beef. Try black beans, red beans or pinto beans.

Citrus: Adding lime juice or orange juice helps tenderize the beef and add a sweet, acidic flavor to the beef. It really helps create a flavorful beef.

Herbs: Fresh herbs are always a nice way to finish off beef tacos. I like to serve mine with fresh cilantro but fresh parsley also works.

Thicken: If you want a thicker beef mixture add tomato paste to the slow cooker. I suggest a 6 ounce can of tomato paste.

Spice it Up: You can spice it up by adding jalapeños, chipotle peppers, crushed red pepper or hot sauce.

Vegetables: You can add vegetables in with the beef. Try poblanos, bell peppers, green chilies, red onion or carrots.

Other Beef Recipes You Might Like:

LEBANESE MEAT PIES

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SHORT RIBS

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF KABOBS

THE BEST ROAST BEEF RECIPE

Today’s post is sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council.  As always my thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands and products that make A Cedar Spoon possible.