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Chuck Roast Tacos

Tender and flavorful tacos made with slow-cooked chuck roast, topped with fresh ingredients.
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
  

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
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup lime wedges for serving
Taco Shells
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Method
 

Prepare the Chuck Roast
  1. Season the chuck roast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker.
Cook the Roast
  1. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the Meat
  1. Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat with two forks.
  2. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chuck roast, and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chuck roast overnight with the spices before cooking.

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