Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

slow cooker shredded beef taco meat in a bowl, surrounded by taco toppings in bowls, tortillas and avocados

5 from 1 vote

These slow cooker beef tacos are braised for hours in garlic and beer to create a simple and flavorful barbacoa-style filling for your favorite tacos. Makes about 2 pounds of meat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Beef

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: barbacoa, beef, beef for tacos slow cooker, pulled beef tacos slow cooker, shredded beef, shredded beef slow cooker tacos, shredded beef tacos slow cooker, slow cooker, slow cooker beef tacos, slow cooker shredded beef tacos, tacos

Servings: servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 - 3 pound chuck roast
1 12- ounce can Mexican-style lager
3 tablespoons lime juice
6 garlic cloves minced
4 - 6 tablespoons taco seasoning

Instructions

Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high (add 1 tablespoon olive oil if using a stainless pan). Liberally season chuck roast with salt & pepper. Add to skillet and sear on all sides until it naturally releases for pan. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add beer, minced garlic and lime juice to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 - 1- hours.
Remove chuck roast from slow cooker and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Shred beef and season with taco seasoning. Return beef and cooking liquid to slow cooker and stir until seasoning is evenly distributed. Cook on high for about 30 minutes.

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