Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos

Enjoy Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos loaded with tender shredded beef. The slow cooker does all of the work and all you need to do is add your favorite toppings. This recipe is so easy with just 3 ingredients.

We love making Mexican Food Recipes for an easy weeknight meal or when feeding a crowd. These beef tacos is one of our favorites because of the flavor and simple ingredients.

If you loved our 3 ingredient crock pot chicken tacos you are going to love this crazy easy Crock Pot Beef Tacos recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe works because of how tender the roast cooks so you can easily shred it for many different recipes. You can easily start this recipe in the morning and it is ready for dinner.

Enjoy this fork tender beef to meal prep for the week or freeze to enjoy another day. This recipe is budget friendly and one of my families favorite recipes.

Ingredients

• Beef Chuck Roast
• Homemade Taco seasoning (or a Taco Seasoning packet)
• Beef Stock or low-sodium beef broth

It is that easy. You can’t go wrong with just 3 ingredients. For the full recipe details, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Seasoning – The great thing about this recipe is the many seasoning you can add to it. We love our homemade seasoning, but you can easily add in seasoning separately. Add in cayenne pepper, green chiles, chili powder, garlic powder, or cumin. We usually start with ½ tsp but you can always add in more.
• Enchiladas – One of my favorite ways to use this recipe it to make Beef Enchiladas. Add in enchilada sauce to create a delicious variations for tacos and burritos as well.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – Place your roast in the crock pot.

• Step 2 – Pour beef stock over the roast. Then top with the taco seasoning.

Step 3 – Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.

• Step 4 – Trim off the fat and use forks to shred the slow cooking beef. Stir the beef into the juices and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• Cooking time – Cooking time will vary based on your slow cooker and the size of your roast.
• Shredding Meat – You can easily shred the meat with two forks or learn how to shred with a mixer.
• Rest Beef – After shredding beef, place back into slow cooker to soak into the juices.

Serving Suggestions

Serve in tortillas or over rice. I loved it either way. The beef is so flavorful and tender. We also love this Easy Spanish Rice Recipe  and this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice. Another tasty side idea includes Crock Pot Refried Beans. 

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Topping Ideas

When serving this shredded beef with burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas, or burritos make sure to add these toppings for even more flavor.

• Queso
• Sour Cream
• Onion
• Shredded Cheese
• Tomato
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• Fresh Lime Juice
• Fresh Cilantro
• Avocado

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Easy Crock Pot Beef Tips Recipe
• Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
• Crock Pot Beef Teriyaki Recipe 
• Crock Pot Shredded Beef 

Make sure you check out all our delicious crock pot recipes. If you make this slow cooker shredded beef tacos recipe, make sure to leave us a comment.