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pulled beef tacos with Mexican style shredded beef

Pulled Beef Tacos

Similar to Beef Barbacoa, this is pulled beef tacos recipe is made with simple herbs, citrus, and spices.

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs stew meat Chuck Roast cut into 2" pieces can also be used
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5-2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder you can use regular chili powder in it’s place but it will not have the classic barbacoa taste
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 large lime juiced
  • fresh cilantro optional
  • tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in your Slow Cooker except for the fresh cilantro and tortillas
    1.5 - 2 lbs stew meat, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1.5-2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 cup beef broth, 1 large lime
  • Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours
  • turn heat off and remove the beef from the Juice using a slotted spoon. Add the Beef to a cutting board, and shred up the beef.
  • Add the beef back into the slow cooker juices and serve
  • Top with finely minced fresh cilantro
    fresh cilantro
  • Warm up the tortillas, add your shredded beef, and top with your favorite toppings
    tortillas

Notes

You can cook this dish on High for 5-6 hours, but this particular cut of meat is best prepared using a low and slow cook. 
I use a 4 quart slow cooker for this recipe, but you can use a 6 quart one as well.