Shredded Beef Tacos : Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Bold Flavor
These Shredded Beef Tacos are everything a taco should be — flavorful, juicy, and loaded with slow-cooked beef that melts in your mouth. Made with seasoned chuck roast, braised until tender, then shredded and stuffed into warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. Perfect for taco night, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Total Time: 4+ hours
- Yield: 6–8 tacos 1x
Ingredients
For the beef:
2–3 lbs chuck roast
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime
For serving:
Corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, salsa, cheese
Instructions
Season beef with salt, pepper, and spices.
Sear in a hot pot with oil until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic. Add broth, lime juice, and return beef.
Cover and simmer on low for 3–4 hours (or use a slow cooker on low for 6–8 hours), until beef is fall-apart tender.
Shred with forks and return to juices to soak up flavor.
Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g