Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Each serving of Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos contains 48g protein and 740 calories — a complete meal for someone tracking macros seriously. Makes 4 servings from one batch, perfect for a long weekend or back-to-back training days. The protein and calorie density lets you meal-prep fewer containers while staying on target.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Beef Chuck Roast(907g)
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(240g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(300g)
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Avocado
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Tomato
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix into the beef, covering each side evenly.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the beef in the skillet and sear on each side until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 3Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and diced onion to the saute pan. Saute for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the beef stock and stir the pan to deglaze it, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add tomato paste and minced chipotle, and whisk into the pan sauce until combined. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for a 3-5 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Pour the pan sauce down over the beef in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef shreds easily.
- 4Shred the beef with two forks, and toss to coat with any of the remaining juices. Serve the beef in the flour tortillas, topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
740
calories
48g
protein
49g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 15.6g
- Sodium
- 279 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
4 servings per batch · ~381g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos have per serving?
Each serving delivers 48g of protein with 740 calories, 49g fat, and 29g carbs. This is a calorie-dense option due to the fat content, so portion it carefully if you're in a deficit.
How long does Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos take to prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch means this is an efficient way to batch-cook beef for the week. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting once you've prepped the initial ingredients.
Is Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos good for muscle gain?
At 48g protein and 740 calories per serving, this recipe works well during a muscle-building phase when you need a caloric surplus. The elevated fat and carb content provides energy for strength training and recovery.
