Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Tender, juicy shredded beef gently simmered in mild warm spices, perfect for building easy family-friendly tacos. A set-it-and-forget-it dinner that satisfies kids and supports your targets.
Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Amy + Lila
Amy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: Cook the beef on Sunday, shred it, and store it in its juices in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It reheats beautifully on the stove or in the microwave.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place the beef roast
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Place the beef roast
Place the beef roast, beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a slow cooker.
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Stir the liquid and spices to blend
Stir the liquid and spices to blend, coating the meat.
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Cover and cook on low heat for…
Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours (or high heat for 4 hours) until the beef is incredibly tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
Look for: the beef is incredibly tender and pulls apart easily with a fork
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Transfer the beef to a large cutting…
Transfer the beef to a large cutting board and shred it using two forks, removing any excess fat.
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Return the shredded beef to the slow…
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to toss with the warm, spiced juices.
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To serve
To serve, divide the shredded beef evenly among the warm corn tortillas (3 tortillas per serving).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top each taco with shredded cheddar cheese
Top each taco with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomato.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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