Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Tender slow-cooked beef tacos topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, making these the best tacos for any taco night. This mexican-inspired mexican ready in about 435 minutes pairs pounds, trimmed Beef chuck roast, medium, diced Onion, minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds, trimmed Beef chuck roast
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 4 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 cups, shredded Cabbage
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1/2, diced (optional) Avocado
Instructions
- Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1.5 pounds trimmed beef chuck roast, 1 diced medium onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; pour in 1 cup beef broth.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender; shred with two forks, then return to slow cooker with cooking liquid.
- Step 3: In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to make the slaw.
- Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Step 5: Assemble tacos with shredded beef, then top with 1/4 cup cilantro lime slaw and optional 1/2 diced avocado.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw take to make?
Total time is about 435 minutes (15 min prep + 420 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best Ever Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw?
Mexican mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
