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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Mexican

    Shredded Beef Tacos

    Published: Sep 21, 2020 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    Melt in your mouth shredded beef in a chipotle sauce, loaded in to soft tacos shells with crunchy slaw and topped with a tomato and avocado salsa. These Shredded Beef Tacos are great for feeding a crowd and easy to adapt. The beef is done in slow cooker, so these are simple, but delicious tacos.

    Four beef tacos on a wooden board surrounded by tortilla chips, salsa, lime wedges and cilantro

    We can never have enough taco recipes in our life, but this one is a favourite. The slow cooked shredded beef is so tender, with just the right amount of spice and smokiness. Combined with the crunch of the slaw and some creamy avocado, it is pretty much taco perfection. A great way to use your slow cooker in the summer.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by Step
    • Pulled Beef
    • What to top tacos with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More taco recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • Great for feeding a crowd
    • Easy to adapt
    • A simple slow cooker meal
    • Tender, melt in your mouth beef
    • Beef freezes really well

    Ingredients needed

    • Slow cooker shredded beef
    • Warmed mini soft tortillas
    • Slaw
    • Shredded iceberg lettuce
    • Tomato and avocado salsa

    Step by Step

    One: Follow the instructions of the slow cooker pulled beef recipe. This will take either 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

    A slow cooker bowl containing beef, stock and spices

    Two: Separate the flour tortillas and add the slaw and shredded lettuce.

    Four flour tortillas with slaw on each one

    Three: In a bowl, mix together the tomato, avocado, lime juice and coriander.

    A small wooden bowl containing chopped tomato and avocado salsa

    Four: Top with shredded beef and tomato and avocado salsa. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

    Two beef tacos with salsa on a board with chips and limes

    Pulled Beef

    The shredded beef really is the star of these tacos. Chunks of braising steak in a simple smokey and spicy chipotle sauce, slow cooked to perfection. This dump and leave slow cooker recipe makes tender, melt in your mouth beef that is perfect on tacos.

    If you have any of the beef left over, then it is great on a burrito bowl, in a roll with slaw or just served on top of Cilantro and Lime Rice for a simple meal.

    What to top tacos with

    We topped our tacos with a simple tomato and avocado salsa. It is basically just diced tomatoes (really ripe and juicy) and chunks of avocado mixed with lime juice and coriander (cilantro) and seasoned.

    You have a few other options when it comes to salsa though. You could keep it more traditional with a Restaurant Style Salsa, or you could go with something a little different like our Sweetcorn Salsa or Pineapple Salsa. 

    If you want to finish the shredded beef tacos off with something a little extra, then a drizzle of sour cream or a creamy chipotle sauce would go down really well. You don't really need a sauce with it though, as the beef is really juicy. Or, if you like things really spicy then, why not try some of our Jalapeno Sauce.

    We sometimes like to crumble some feta on top for extra creaminess. If you want to keep it more traditional, then crumble some queso fresco on top.

    Not enough avocado in this recipe for you? Why not try topping it with our Best Ever Guacamole!

    Two soft tacos containing beef, slaw, tomato and avocado

    FAQs

    Can shredded beef tacos be made in advance?

    It's best to plate these tacos up fresh and eat them straight away. However, there are some things you can do in advance. As the beef if slow cooked, that can be done 8 hours in advance. The shredded beef is a really forgiving recipe too, so once the 8 hours (or 4 i cooking on high) is up, it doesn't matter if you leave it in the for 30 minutes to an hour longer, as you really can't ruin it.
    You could also make up the slaw and tomato and avocado salsa in advance and then keep them in the fridge. Then when you are ready to eat, you can make the tacos up fresh.
    If you already have the shredded beef cooked, then these tacos can be on the table in just 10 minutes.

    How to store shredded beef tacos

    The slaw and salsa will be good in the fridge for a day if you have any leftovers. The beef can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to reheat the beef, the best way to do that is by adding a little oil to a frying pan and then heating it through.

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    Extra tips

    • Assemble the shredded beef tacos just before you are going to serve them, otherwise the tortillas can go soggy.
    • Any leftovers of the beef are delicious on rice in a burrito bowl.
    • Make sure you us really ripe and juicy tomatoes for the salsa.

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    If you’ve tried this beef tacos recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two Slow Cooker Beef Tacos on a wooden board with two lime wedges

    Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

    By: Dannii
    Melt in your mouth shredded beef in a chipotle sauce, loaded in to soft tacos shells with crunchy slaw and topped with a tomato and avocado salsa.
    5 from 28 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 4 hrs
    Total: 4 hrs 5 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 297kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 16 Mini flour tortillas
    • 1 portion Slow Cooker Pulled Beef
    • 250 g (3.5 cups) Mexican Coleslaw
    • 150 g (2 cups) Iceberg lettuce - shredded
    • 3 Plum tomatoes - diced
    • 1 Avocado - diced
    • 1 Lime - juice only
    • 10 g (0.66 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro) - finely chopped
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Follow the instructions of the slow cooker pulled beef recipe. This will take either 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
    • Separate the flour tortillas and add the slaw and shredded lettuce.
    • In a bowl, mix together the tomato, avocado, lime juice and coriander.
    • Top with shredded beef and tomato and avocado salsa. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

    Notes

    • Assemble the tacos just before you are going to serve them, otherwise the tortillas can go soggy.
    • Any leftovers of the beef are delicious on rice in a burrito bowl.
    • Make sure you us really ripe and juicy tomatoes for the salsa.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1taco | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1492IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Luci

      September 22, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love shredded beef tacos! They're so simple and delicious! Plus topped with that tomato avocado salsa -yum! I will definitely be making these tonight for Taco Tuesday!

      Reply
    2. Beth

      September 22, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love making pulled meats in my slow cooker but I haven't made beef yet. Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    3. Toni Dash

      September 22, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a perfect meal for weeknights! Everyone at my house loved it.

      Reply
    4. Heidy L. McCallum

      September 22, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      These Shredded Beef Tacos were super GOOD! I loved the flavor and texture. They turned out perfect. I can't wait to make them again soon. Bookmarking to make again.

      Reply
    5. Sharon

      September 22, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      When I get tired of ground beef or chicken tacos, these shredded beef tacos come to save the day!

      Reply
    6. Lizet

      September 22, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      I had to come back and tell you how much we love it. My boys were asking this morning if we can have them for breakfast

      Reply
    7. Jess

      September 22, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      These are everything a Taco Tuesday should be! The flavor of the beef is spot on!

      Reply
    8. Beth Sachs

      September 22, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      The tender slow cooked beef is out of this world! A much requested recipe in this house.

      Reply
    9. Gina

      September 22, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Tacos like this are one of my favorite go-tos when I've made a big bunch of shredded beef - such a great dinner everyone loves!

      Reply
    10. Sandhya Hariharan

      September 22, 2020 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      We are always up for an easy and delicious meals for weeknight dinners. Tacos are a huge hit!

      Reply
    11. Toni Dash

      September 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is awesome! Such an easy meal for weeknights!

      Reply
    12. Catherine

      September 21, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and flavorful! What a wonderful family recipe...Love the all fresh flavors here!

      Reply
    13. jack

      September 21, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      These tacos look so easy to make and so tender! Can't wait to try them

      Reply
    14. Carrie Robinson

      September 21, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely amazing! And just in time for Taco Tuesday tomorrow. :)

      Reply
    15. Lizet

      September 21, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      I doubled the recipe for the beef and got 2 delicious meals out of it.
      My family loves tacos, choosing your own toppings is the fun part.
      Great recipe!

      Reply
    16. Pavani

      September 21, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      We love taco nights and this is just perfect for us. Making the taco meat ahead of time makes these so convenient for busy weeknights. Yummy recipe.

      Reply
    17. Beth

      September 21, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! These look so delicious and yummy! So excited to make these!

      Reply
      • Saif

        September 22, 2020 at 3:09 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my god I love beef taco. One of my favorite Mexican dishes. Also, your dish looks amazing.

        Reply
    18. Maria San Juan

      September 21, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so colorful and delicious! This is a perfect dinner that I will definitely try tomorrow. ^_^

      Reply
    19. Alison

      September 21, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      These beef tacos are so fresh and full of bright ingredients! Tacos are always a big hit in my house!!

      Reply
    20. Jen

      September 21, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like we'll be set for tomorrow's Taco Tuesday dinner! Can't wait to try the slaw too. It'll be a delicious way to change things up.

      Reply
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