Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos
Try this easy Crockpot shredded beef taco recipe that will have your taste buds dancing. Great for meal prep during the week or to serve a crowd. Oh, and it's gluten-free and dairy-free too!
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
For the Shredded Beef:
- 3.5 lbs beef boneless bottom round roast
- 1 cup beef broth (make sure it's gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 large onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Taco Topping Inspiration
- corn tortillas (make sure gluten-free if needed**)
- <a href="https://www.adashofmegnut.com/jicama-kiwi-mango-salsa/">jicama kiwi mango salsa</a>
- sliced avocado (I used 2 avocados sliced)
- cilantro for topping
- sautéed onions*
- sautéed peppers*
Instructions
- Add the beef to a crock pot or slow cooker. Top with tomato paste, beef broth, onion, garlic, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lime juice (basically everything except the cilantro). Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5-6 hours. Shred the beef with two forks and place back in the crock pot. Add the cilantro and allow to cook another 15-20 minutes so it soaks up all the juices.
- To assemble the tacos, place warmed tortillas (warm them in the oven for 2-3 minutes)** on a plate and top with shredded beef, <a href="https://www.adashofmegnut.com/jicama-kiwi-mango-salsa/">jicama kiwi mango salsa</a>, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sautéed onions and peppers. Serve warm.
Notes
*To sauté the onions and peppers, put 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet and add sliced onions and peppers. Sauté for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are soft and lightly browned.
**Warming the corn tortillas makes them not only taste delicious but it also makes the corn tortillas less likely to fall apart. Preheat your oven to 350F just before serving and place the corn tortillas directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet if you wish) for 2-5 minutes, watching carefully so they don't burn. You just want to get them a little warm and toasty, which gives them a delicious texture and provides a great vessel for all of that taco deliciousness!
**Warming the corn tortillas makes them not only taste delicious but it also makes the corn tortillas less likely to fall apart. Preheat your oven to 350F just before serving and place the corn tortillas directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet if you wish) for 2-5 minutes, watching carefully so they don't burn. You just want to get them a little warm and toasty, which gives them a delicious texture and provides a great vessel for all of that taco deliciousness!
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 18.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4.4mg
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