Shredded Beef Tacos

Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos made with well seasoned, chili spiced chuck roast that simmers low and slow until it’s melt in your mouth tender. Completely delicious layered into warmed tortillas with all your favorite toppings!

Recipe also includes stovetop and Instant Pot cooking methods.

Want to take these to the next level? Serve them over homemade corn tortillas or flour tortillas.

Close up photo of shredded beef tacos with toppings.

Shredded Beef Tacos

This is truly a family favorite recipe! I first shared it way back in 2012 it was one of my original go-to recipes and still is! I make it all the time for parties, family get togethers, weeknight meals and for freeze ahead meal prep.

It’s one of the easiest things you can make, the beef is so tender and brimming with flavor, and people of all ages enjoy these tacos.

Personally I’m a total food snob and will only make this using the method of browning before slow-cooking, but for really busy people you can skip the browning method and you’ll still have a tasty dinner.

The other great thing about this shredded beef taco recipe is that you can use leftover beef for so many other dishes such as enchiladas, taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, tamales or burritos. And if you are in a hurry you can just serve these street taco style with simply the beef, cilantro, onion and lime.

I’ve also updated this recipe with notes including a stove-top cooking option for those of you who don’t have a slow cooker or just prefer it to be ready faster. And I’ve also included and option for cooking it in a pressure cooker. Of the three I like slow cooking the best but use what works for you and your schedule and the equipment you have.

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