Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
These slow cooker shredded beef tacos are quick to assemble using my favourite slow cooker Mexican pulled beef and a creamy, limey smashed avocado. These simple tacos have so much flavour and are sure to be a favourite for dinner or gatherings when you’re looking for a crowd pleaser.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 568kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the shredded beef:
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 kg chuck beef roast bolar blade, or small brisket
- ¼ cup water
For the tacos:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 or 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of garlic powder to taste
- Pinch of salt to taste
- ¼ cup dairy free plain yoghurt sour cream, or mayonnaise
- Extra lime wedges to serve
- Fresh coriander leaves to serve
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, red chilli flakes, oregano, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the beef, ensuring it is well coated.
- Place the beef in the bowl of a slow cooker and pour in ¼ cup of water.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8–10 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded beef with the remaining cooking liquid.
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with the juice of 1 lime. Season with garlic powder and salt to taste.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a frying pan over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side, or directly over an open gas flame for a few seconds until slightly charred and warm.
- To assemble, spoon some of the mashed avocado onto each tortilla. Top with a generous portion of shredded beef.
- Drizzle with your choice of dairy-free yoghurt, sour cream, or mayonnaise. Serve with extra lime wedges and fresh coriander leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg
