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Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner

Tender Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner Bliss

This Easy Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe for Dinner offers a flavorful and tender meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Well-marbled for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Homemade or store-bought
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Enhances savory notes
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • cutting board
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, layer with onion and garlic, then add beef broth and sprinkle chili powder and cumin.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Shred the beef with forks and mix it back with the juices, adding lime juice.
  6. Warm tortillas, fill with shredded beef, and top with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings for your tacos and keep the ingredients separate until ready to serve.

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