Description
Savor the delightful experience of Chuck Roast Tacos, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, bringing friends and family together with its rich flavors and vibrant toppings. Enjoy a delicious meal that leaves everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Remove the roast and sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Return the roast to the skillet, add beef broth to cover halfway, and mix in cumin and chili powder.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker or Dutch oven; cook on low for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef in the pot and mix with juices.
- Warm tortillas briefly, fill with shredded beef, and top with fresh cilantro and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg