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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Tacos By Tessies Table.

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Tacos

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Tacos made with tender shredded beef, topped with coleslaw and fresh herbs. A simple, flavor-packed dinner that’s great for busy nights or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex Mex
Servings 6
Calories 641 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Beef:

  • 2 –2.5 lb chuck shoulder roast
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Tacos:

  • 10 –12 small tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups coleslaw (Try my homemade sauce)
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños optional
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Extra BBQ sauce for drizzlin

Instructions
 

  • Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour in the beef broth and BBQ sauce, making sure the beef is well coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  • Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss it in the sauce until fully coated.
  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until soft and pliable.
  • Fill each tortilla with BBQ shredded beef.
  • Top with coleslaw, pickled jalapeños (if using), fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

 
Let the beef cook long enough: If the beef isn’t shredding easily, it just needs more time. Cooking it low and slow is what gives you that tender shredded BBQ beef that works so well in tacos.
Mix the beef back into the sauce: Once shredded, stir it back into the BBQ sauce so it stays juicy and flavorful. This step makes a big difference.
Warm your tortillas: A quick heat in a dry pan makes them softer and easier to work with. It also helps bring out the flavor a bit more than just microwaving.
Add something fresh and crunchy: Coleslaw, cilantro, or even a bit of salsa helps balance out the richness of the BBQ beef.
Keep it simple when assembling: Don’t overload the tacos. A good layer of beef with a few toppings works best and keeps everything from falling apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 59gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1402mgPotassium: 1202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 7mg
Keyword BBQ, Cinco De Mayo, Party Food, Summer
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