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    Home » Recipes » Recipes

    Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos

    Updated: Jan 3, 2025 · Published: Jun 20, 2017 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Servings 6 servings
    Prep 15 minutes mins
    Cook 6 hours hrs

    What is not to love about Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos.  A no-fuss recipe that is so delicious and perfect for any day of the week. These are great for parties, gameday, family gatherings, and perfect for a summer gathering. 

    There is little prep so you can focus on your day or party. Always a crowd pleaser. This is freezer friendly so perfect for a make-ahead meal or party dish. 

    shredded Mexican beef taco

    A few weeks ago, I introduced my family favorite Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef! This has become a very popular recipe for my blog! I am sharing how we make shredded beef tacos and the toppings we use at our house! I make these a lot always when we have a family gathering! These tacos are so easy and an always requested recipe! The hubs and kids love this meat!

    We love Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos for many reasons. A few are:

    • Easy to prep and they are Fix and forget!
    • Freezer friendly!  Great make-ahead meal!
    • Makes a variety of recipes!
    • Eaweeknightght meal!
    • Great for family gatherings!
    • Perfect for Tailgating and Super Bowl!
    slow cooker mexican shredded beef

    If I am having a family party, regardless of the season, these Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos are perfect! For a summer party, these tacos get their own little area and the condiments are perfect. These tacos are great any day! Having a party?

    Make a taco bar, add this recipe for shredded beef tacos with:

    Pico De Gallo 

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa aka Salsa Verde

    Pineapple Mango Salsa 

    Having a party and want a variety of meat, add another easy recipe in the slow cooker Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas and  Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa.

    I also make an Avocado Crema, recipe below! Oh my, do we love it on our tacos.

    Do not forget to make Skinny Pineapple Mango Margaritas.  They are delicious, and if you prefer a mocktail, the non-alcohol version is included in the recipe!

    slow cooker shredded beef tacos

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema

    Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef is the base for these delicious tacos! Top with an easy healthy, tasty Avocado Crema!  Perfect fix and forget meal! Great for weeknight meals and always popular at family gatherings and game day parties
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Keyword: Mexican shredded beef tacos, shredded beef tacos
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours hours
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 582kcal
    Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

    Equipment Needed:

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Beef
    • 6-10 Flour Tortillas use Gluten-free tortillas to maintain this as gluten-free
    • 8 ounces low-fat Mexican shredded cheese
    • 1 cup Iceburg lettuce shredded
    • ½ cup yellow onions peeled and chopped
    • Pico De Gallo optional, *see note
    • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa optional, *see note
    • Pineapple Mango Salsa optional, *see note
    • 1 cup diced tomato optional, *see note

    Avocado Crema

    • 1 avocado pitted
    • ⅓½ cup reduced fat plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Slow cook the Mexican beef according to the instructions. Use two pounds for this recipe. The remainder of the beef can be frozen for future use.

    Avocado Crema

    • In a food processor or blender, add the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Check seasoning and adjust if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use on tacos.
        
    • Build the tacos with your toppings of choice and Avocado Crema.

    NOTES

    • For the Pico De Gallo and salsa, I have links to home-made recipes I have on my site. You can use store-bought as well.
    • This freezes really well. It can be separated in freezer storage bags for future meals. 
    • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: -18taco | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Joe

      June 28, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      That looks delicious! I swear, I got a whiff of the smell of tacos as I was reading through your post! LOL

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        June 30, 2017 at 12:48 am

        Awesome Joe! I know we need smellavision, lol!

        Reply
    2. Garf

      June 24, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      This looks so good. It is actually making me hungry right now.

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        July 07, 2017 at 12:09 am

        I hope you make these and enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Tina Gleisner

      June 23, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Love finding more recipes for my new Instant Pot ... and love anything Mexican, so thanks for a great new recipe to try.

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        June 30, 2017 at 12:47 am

        Tina, this is perfect for the Instant Pot! I just made this in mine and it was delicious!

        Reply
    4. Echo

      June 23, 2017 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Well, you had me with tacos and won me over with slowcooker! This is totally getting added to my meal plan!

      Reply
    5. leighanne borders

      June 23, 2017 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      This looks like such a yummy recipe! I feel I am sometimes so busy that I need recipes like this to start so I can finish what I need to.

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        June 30, 2017 at 12:45 am

        This is so easy and I hope you make it because of the ease and it is so much better than eating take out!

        Reply
      • Eileen xo

        June 30, 2017 at 12:46 am

        Thank you so much Echo! I hope your family enjoys!

        Reply
    6. Ashley

      June 22, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are right up my alley! I love beef tacos!

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        July 02, 2017 at 3:11 am

        I am so happy you like the recipe, enjoy!

        Reply
    7. wendy

      June 22, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good and yummy! I love Mexican food, and this would be a huge hit at my house!

      Reply
    8. Carol Cassara

      June 22, 2017 at 11:48 am

      YES to this awesome recipe especially this summer! I love slow cooker recipes because it doesn't take much of your time to make! I'd love to prepare this for me and my husband!

      Reply
    9. Cynthia Nicoletti

      June 21, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      I have never made shredded beef tacos sounds really good. I will be saving your recipe.

      Reply
    10. Athena

      June 21, 2017 at 11:01 am

      My son insists that Tuesdays are taco Tuesdays and quite frankly I am so bored with the boring tacos we have been making forever. I am definitely going to try this more grown up version to add some variety to our Taco Tuesdays.

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        July 07, 2017 at 12:10 am

        I am not a huge ground beef taco fan, but all the kids always love them! these beef tacos are fabulous!

        Reply
    11. Sarah Bailey

      June 21, 2017 at 6:36 am

      There is something wonderful about a good taco and I have not hod one of late, they are the perfect thing for a warm summer's evening, I'll have to try your recipe.

      Reply
    12. Heather Johnson

      June 21, 2017 at 12:08 am

      My family is definitely a fan of tacos. I love the inclusion of the shredded beef in this recipe!

      Reply
    13. Tiffany Montgomery

      June 20, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      This looks delicious! We love tacos in this house and shredded beef would be a good variation!

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        July 02, 2017 at 3:12 am

        Awesome Tiffany, I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Tara Pittman

      June 20, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      It is taco Tuesday. I just ate fish tacos so next week maybe I make these

      Reply
    15. Robin Rue

      June 20, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      This sounds like an awesome recipe for Taco Tuesday! My kids would love these.

      Reply
      • Eileen xo

        July 01, 2017 at 10:23 pm

        Thank you, yes perfect for taco Tuesday!

        Reply

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