Try this easy crockpot shredded beef tacos recipe as an alternative to traditional tacos. This super-tender dish would be perfect for your Cinco de Mayo dinner!

Let’s make shredded beef tacos crockpot recipe

Can I just say how much I love cooking dinners in the slow cooker? It’s quick to put everything in the crockpot in the morning, and in the evening you have a delicious dinner that took very little work to prepare. Not to mention the delicious smells that greet you every time you walk through the kitchen!

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crockpot shredded beef tacos ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy crockpot recipe.

• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. coriander
• 2lb. Top Round Roast
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded & finely chopped, found in the Mexican food aisle & comes in a can
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

directions to make crockpot shredded beef tacos recipe

Step 1

Combine salt, chili powder, cumin & coriander. Rub the spices all over the roast.

Step 2

Warm olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat on all sides, about 5 minutes total.

Step 3

Put meat in crockpot.

Step 4

Mix tomato sauce, chipotle pepper & garlic then pour over meat.

Step 5

Cover & cook on low for about 6 hours, or until fork-tender. Shred meat with two forks and combine with enough sauce to moisten.

Step 6

Serve on tortillas with lots of garnish choices, shredded lettuce, diced tomato.

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So did you try making this easy crockpot shredded beef tacos recipe? How was it?