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Green sauce shredded beef tacos garnished with fresh herbs and lime

Green Sauce Shredded Beef Tacos

Bright, tangy salsa verde meets tender, slow-cooked beef in these effortless and delicious tacos, perfect for weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast Ideal for shredding due to marbling and connective tissue
  • 1 cup salsa verde Can use jarred or homemade
  • 1 onion, diced Use white or yellow for sweetness, red for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 8-10 corn or flour tortillas Warm before serving
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  2. Add the salsa verde, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the beef.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  2. Once done, shred the beef using two forks in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side.
Assembly
  1. Serve the shredded beef on the tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and additional diced onions if desired.

Notes

Use a tight-fitting lid for better braising. For extra flavor, consider searing the roast before slow cooking.