Description
Tender shredded beef tacos with creamy guacamole and crispy edges, perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sliced radishes (optional)
- Pickled onions (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Cotija or queso fresco (optional)
- Hot sauce or extra lime for serving
Instructions
- Trim and season the beef by patting it dry, trimming excess fat, and rubbing it with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Prepare the aromatics by slicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Place sliced onion in the slow cooker, add minced garlic, and place the seasoned roast on top. Optionally add water or broth.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- If using a Dutch oven, sear the roast for 2-3 minutes per side before braising with aromatics and broth at 300°F for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the beef once cooked and return it to the juices to soak up flavor.
- Heat oil in a skillet and crisp the shredded beef for texture.
- For guacamole, mash avocado with lime juice, salt, and optional minced onion.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for 20-30 seconds each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos with shredded beef, cheese, guacamole, lime zest, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and toppings.
Notes
Use well-marbled beef for best texture. Customize toppings to preference for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tacos, beef, guacamole, comfort food, slow cooker