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Shredded Beef Tacos

Delicious shredded beef tacos, perfect for a quick meal or a 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: 350
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
  • 1/4 cup 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. Pour beef broth and lime juice over the beef.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 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 Tacos
  1. Warm the taco shells in a skillet or oven.
  2. Fill each taco shell with shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.

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