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Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos Or Tacos Crock Pot Recipe

Craving restaurant-quality burritos without the restaurant prices? This incredibly easy crock-pot recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef, perfect for both burritos and tacos! Imagine tender, flavorful beef smothered in rich enchilada sauce, then piled high with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, zesty onions, creamy sour cream, and melty cheese. Top it all off with your favorite salsa (we recommend our homemade recipe #239651!) for a flavor explosion that'll have everyone begging for more. My dad even says they're better than the best burrito joints! Get ready for the easiest, most delicious weeknight meal ever.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 217.9 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.3 (9 Reviews)
Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos Or Tacos Crock Pot

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Ingredients for Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos Or Tacos Crock Pot

  • Beef Roast
  • Ortega Taco Seasoning
  • Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Awesome Shredded Beef Burritos Or Tacos Crock Pot

  1. Place a 3-4 lb beef chuck roast in your crock-pot.
  2. Sprinkle generously with 2 tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Top the roast with 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Carefully remove the beef from the crock-pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded beef to the crock-pot and stir in 1 (10 ounce) can of your favorite enchilada sauce. Cook on low for another 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the shredded beef in warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa!). Alternatively, enjoy it in hard or soft taco shells.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

14g

Carbs

0g

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