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Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

This simple shredded beef taco recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, packed with bold flavors and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 8 count corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup salsa verde optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Rub the beef chuck roast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the roast in a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot and pour beef broth around it.
  • Cover tightly with a lid and cook in the oven for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork.
  • Remove beef from the oven and shred the meat with two forks.
  • Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos with shredded beef, diced onions, cilantro, and salsa verde if desired.

Notes

Serve with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce for an authentic taco experience.