Shredded Beef Tacos {So Tender!}

These Shredded Beef Tacos are so tender and delicious! Make them in the slow cooker, Instant Pot or on the stove for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Olive oil – or any neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil.
• Chuck roast – cut up some brisket, rump roast, round roast or flank steak if you can’t find any chuck roast.
• Yellow onion – white or red onion can also be used.
• Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Chipotles in adobo sauce – chipotle powder will work but has a slightly different flavour.
• Taco seasoning – use a store-bought blend or make your own using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Lime juice – use either fresh or bottled lime juice.
• Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes for soy sauce.
• Salt & pepper – to taste.
• Beef broth – vegetable broth would work but will have a slightly different flavour.
• Corn tortillas – you can use flour tortillas or lettuce wraps instead.

Topping ideas

• Pico de gallo – homemade or jarred salsa would also be good.
• Guacamole – you could also use sliced fresh avocado.
• Sliced jalapenos – if you don’t want a lot of spice, swap out for pickled jalapenos or diced bell peppers.
• Diced red onions – diced white onions can be used instead.
• Feta cheese – swap out for cotija cheese or another cheese of your choice like Monterey Jack.
• Cilantro – leave this off if you’re not a fan of cilantro.
• Lime wedges – leave these off if you don’t have any on hand.

How to make shredded beef tacos

Step 1: Cut up the chuck roast.

Cut up the chuck roast into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2: Cook the beef in the crockpot, Instant Pot, or on the stove.

Add the olive oil, onion, beef, chipotles, garlic, taco seasoning, lime juice, soy sauce, salt and pepper and beef broth to the slow cooker or Instant Pot. If you are cooking the beef on the stove, you can brown it and saute the onions and garlic before adding in the other ingredients.

Step 3: Shred the beef.

Once the beef has finished cooking, use two forks to shred it.

Step 4: Prep your toppings.

Chop cilantro, slice jalapeno, and get your pico de gallo and guacamole ready.

Step 5: Add the beef to the tortillas.

Warm your corn tortillas in the microwave or on the stove, then top with the beef mixture.

Step 6: Assemble your tacos and dig in!

Add all your desired toppings to the tacos and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning these tacos into your weekly lunches.
• Try making this recipe in a crock pot.
• Here’s the Instant Pot I use.
• I get all my grass-fed beef from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.