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Chuck Roast Tacos

Delicious and tender chuck roast tacos, slow-cooked to perfection and served with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chuck Roast
  • 2 pounds chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
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 tablespoon olive oil for searing
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chuck Roast
  1. Season the chuck roast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
Slow Cook
  1. Transfer the seared chuck roast to a slow cooker. Pour beef broth over the roast.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Once cooked, shred the chuck roast with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Fill warmed corn tortillas with the shredded beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chuck roast overnight with the spices.

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