Description
These Viral Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos are packed with juicy slow-cooked beef, crispy corn tortillas, melted cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole. Perfect for taco night, easy dinner ideas, family meals, comfort food cravings, and quick weeknight dinners, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with simple ingredients and bold texture in every bite.
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast
12 corn tortillas
2 cups beef broth
1 yellow onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded cheese
3 tomatoes diced
1/2 red onion diced
1 jalapeño minced
1 avocado mashed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Season the beef roast with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
3. Add onion, garlic, and tomato paste to the pot and cook until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth and cook low and slow until the beef becomes fork tender.
5. Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return it to the juices.
6. Mix tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to make pico de gallo.
7. Mash avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt for guacamole.
8. Fill tortillas with shredded cheese and beef. Fold carefully.
9. Cook tacos in a hot skillet until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
10. Top with guacamole, pico de gallo, and extra cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
Warm tortillas slightly before folding to prevent cracking.
Save extra cooking juices to keep leftover beef moist during reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooked and Pan Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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