This slow cooker shredded beef is the perfect hands-off meal for busy families. Packed with bold spices, fresh citrus, and tender chuck roast, it slow cooks to perfection, filling your home with the most incredible aroma. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have juicy, flavorful beef ready to serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. Whether it’s for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prep, this recipe makes dinnertime both easy and delicious!
Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Beef: Flavorful & Effortless for Busy Days
Ingredients for Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder , adjust spiciness to taste
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp All Spice powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt and pepper, each
Ingredients for Beef:
- 1 – 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice from two oranges
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Combine the Spice Mix ingredients in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, diced onions, beef broth, orange juice, lime juice, tomatoes, and garlic cloves to the bottom of a crockpot. I also like to put the actual oranges in the crockpot to add flavor
- Place the chuck roast on top of the mixture. Sprinkle seasoning mix on top.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred your meat. My preferred method is my mixer. I use the flat beater and mix on speed 2 for 1-2 minutes. Return shredded meat to the crockpot.
- Serve on a warm tortilla with desired toppings!
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I am making this right now. Where do the limes and tomatoes go?
Oops! I edited the recipe to reflect, you add them in step 2! 🙂
Hi there! The recipe mentions diced to onion… How much onion are we to dice? Thanks!
My apologies, one onion!
Enjoy!!