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Chuck Roast Tacos

Tender and flavorful chuck roast tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, taco
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chuck Roast
  • 2 pounds chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
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 Toppings
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

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 shredded.
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 to soak up 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 cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or jalapeños as additional toppings.

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