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Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe

Tender and flavorful chuck roast tacos, perfect for a family meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chuck Roast
  • 2 pounds chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Taco Fixings
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chuck Roast
  1. Season the chuck roast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker.
Cook the Roast
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the Meat
  1. Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chuck roast and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chuck roast overnight with the spices.

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