Ingredients
– 2 pounds of beef chuck roast
– 1 onion, quartered
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 tablespoon cumin
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
– 1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– Corn or flour tortillas for serving
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Salsa, guacamole, and diced onions for topping
Instructions
Creating your Easy Crock Pot Street Tacos is straightforward, making it a breezy cooking experience. Follow these steps for a successful taco night:
1. Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season it generously with salt and pepper.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a pan, briefly sauté the minced garlic and quartered onion until fragrant. This step adds depth to the flavors.
3. Combine Spices: In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Place in Crock Pot: Add the seasoned beef chuck roast to the Crock Pot, layering the sautéed onion and garlic on top.
5. Add Liquids: Pour in the beef broth and lime juice, ensuring the roast is well-coated with the liquid.
6. Cook: Set your Crock Pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and flavorful.
7. Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the roast from the Crock Pot and shred the beef using two forks. It should fall apart easily.
8. Return to Crock Pot: Place the shredded beef back in the Crock Pot with the juices, stirring to keep it moist.
9. Warm Tortillas: While the beef is keeping warm, heat the tortillas in a pan for a few seconds on each side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.
10. Assemble Tacos: Fill the warm tortillas with the flavorful shredded beef. Top with fresh cilantro, salsa, guacamole, and diced onions as desired.
By following these easy steps, you’ll create a stunning platter of Easy Crock Pot Street Tacos that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 8 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal (per taco, without toppings)
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g