Description
Easy chuck roast tacos are rich, flavorful, and filled with juicy slow-cooked beef that becomes tender enough to shred effortlessly. Served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings, these tacos are perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and taco seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chuck roast on all sides until a deep brown crust forms.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and lime juice.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 4 hours or until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and shred the meat using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the cooking juices and stir well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or directly over a flame.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chuck roast and top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for smoky heat.
- Serve the beef over lettuce bowls instead of tortillas for a lighter option.
- Avocado, pickled onions, and jalapeños make excellent toppings.
- Black beans or corn can be mixed into the beef for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftover beef with cooking juices to keep it moist during reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
