These Crockpot Street Tacos are the perfect centerpiece for Taco Tuesday, delivering authentic Mexican street food flavors with minimal effort. The beef chuck roast slow-cooks to perfection, absorbing all the savory seasonings and becoming incredibly tender. Just set it and forget it—your crockpot does all the work while you go about your day.
For a complete Taco Tuesday spread, pair these with our Tamale Casserole for a hearty side that complements the street taco flavors beautifully. If you’re craving more slow-cooked goodness, try our Chile Colorado—another beef dish with rich, complex flavors that taco lovers will adore.
Crockpot Street Tacos
Crockpot Street Tacos feature succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked with garlic, onion, and lime juice until it shreds effortlessly, then piled onto warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and pico de gallo.
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minutesIngredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
12 corn tortillas
0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup pico de gallo
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the beef on both sides to lock in the flavors. This step is optional but recommended for richer taste.
- Place the seared beef in the crockpot, adding salt, pepper, beef broth, garlic, onion, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the beef from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the crockpot and mix with juices.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a pan over medium heat or directly on a gas flame for a slight char on the edges.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the shredded beef onto the warmed tortillas, then topping with cilantro and pico de gallo.
- Serve the assembled street tacos warm with a side of lime wedges and enjoy the burst of flavors and textures.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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For more Mexican-inspired favorites, our Crockpot Birria Tacos and Mexican Street Corn Tacos deliver that same authentic taste everyone craves. When you want to keep the slow-cooker theme going, the Crockpot French Onion Meatballs and Korean BBQ bring comfort food perfection to your table. Need more taco night options? Our Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos and Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy expand your flavor horizons without sacrificing that satisfying taste.
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